Polymarket, an on-chain prediction market platform, has announced a significant infrastructure upgrade set to occur within the next 2-3 weeks. According to ChainCatcher, this upgrade will include a comprehensive overhaul of the trading engine and the introduction of a native stablecoin, Polymarket USD. The upgrade will feature the new CTF Exchange V2 smart contract system, which aims to optimize matching logic and order structure, improve matching efficiency, and reduce gas costs. Additionally, the platform will enhance its central limit order book (CLOB) by adopting a hybrid model of off-chain order matching and on-chain settlement. On the asset side, Polymarket will introduce Polymarket USD, a native stablecoin pegged 1:1 to USDC, to replace the previous cross-chain version USDC.e on Polygon. This change is intended to improve asset security and consistency. The platform will also support the EIP-1271 standard, allowing multi-signature wallets, such as Safe, to participate directly in trading, thereby expanding use cases for institutional and advanced users. Polymarket has stated that existing order books will be cleared during the upgrade, with specific maintenance times to be announced a week in advance. This upgrade comes amid increasing competition in the prediction market sector, as the platform seeks to enhance performance and user experience.

Figure Technology Solutions, a blockchain-based lending platform that went public last year, is considered potentially undervalued as its loan originations increase and its tokenized credit marketplace expands. According to Cointelegraph, Bernstein analysts have given Figure an “Outperform” rating with a $67 price target, nearly double its recent trading level of around $32. The optimistic outlook follows a significant rise in lending activity. In March, Figure originated $1.2 billion in loans, a 33% increase from the previous month, marking the first time monthly volumes surpassed $1 billion. The company primarily focuses on home equity lines of credit (HELOCs), which allow homeowners to borrow against their property equity, usually at lower interest rates than unsecured loans. Utilizing the Provence blockchain, Figure claims to enhance efficiency in the loan process, reducing costs by 117 basis points per loan. First-quarter originations reached $2.9 billion, more than doubling from the previous year and defying the typical seasonal slowdown in HELOC demand. The company is now on track for approximately $12 billion in annualized loan volume. Figure’s growth is attributed to rising consumer loan demand, an expanding partner network, and the ongoing rollout of its blockchain-based credit infrastructure, including its YLDS stablecoin. Despite a strong start to the year and a positive fourth quarter with increased earnings and revenue, Figure's profits fell short of expectations. The company's stock has struggled, declining over 20% this year amid broader volatility in digital asset-linked stocks and sector-specific challenges. Following its high-profile Nasdaq debut last September, which valued the company at nearly $800 million, the stock has faced difficulties regaining momentum. Bernstein's analysis values Figure at roughly 25 times its projected 2027 EBITDA, indicating the stock trades at a multiple of its expected earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This valuation surpasses existing digital asset companies, reflecting Figure’s potential as both a tokenization platform and a profitable lending business. However, risks persist. HELOC demand can be sensitive to mortgage refinancing trends, and the broader private credit market, a crucial component of Figure’s growth strategy, has shown signs of increasing pressure.

Chaos Labs has announced the termination of its risk management partnership with Aave, citing concerns over budget allocation and staffing challenges. According to NS3.AI, Chaos Labs highlighted that Aave allocates only approximately 2% of its budget to risk management, which has raised concerns about the sustainability of their collaboration. Furthermore, the upcoming Aave V4 will necessitate a complete overhaul of its risk infrastructure, a task deemed unsustainable due to staffing limitations and key personnel departures. Chaos Labs emphasized the need for a robust risk management framework to ensure the protocol's long-term viability.

Polymarket has announced plans to introduce Polymarket USD, a new collateral stablecoin, as it transitions from its existing bridged USDC setup. According to NS3.AI, this upgrade aims to enhance security, improve trade execution speed, and reduce gas fees. The rollout will occur gradually over the coming weeks, marking a significant shift in the platform's operational framework.

Polymarket, an on-chain prediction market platform, announced a major upgrade to its trading system over the next 2-3 weeks. This upgrade includes a redesigned trading engine, a new order book structure, and the introduction of the native stablecoin, Polymarket USD. The core of this upgrade is the launch of Polymarket CTF Exchange V2, which will optimize matching efficiency, reduce order verification and matching operations, and lower gas costs. The new order data structure will also streamline the number of fields, improving overall execution efficiency. V2 will also introduce an upgraded Central Limit Order Book (CLOB), combining off-chain order books with on-chain execution mechanisms. At the asset level, Polymarket will launch Polymarket USD, backed 1:1 by USDC, gradually replacing the currently used cross-chain asset USDC.e. This adjustment aims to reduce users' security concerns regarding unofficial bridging assets. Furthermore, the platform will support the EIP-1271 standard, allowing smart contract wallets (such as multisignature wallets) to directly participate in trading. During the upgrade, the existing order book will be cleared, and the platform will briefly enter a maintenance window. Polymarket stated that this is its largest upgrade since launch, coming at a time of increasing user growth and intensified competition from platforms such as Kalshi, Coinbase, and Crypto.com. (The Block)

Polymarket has announced plans to revamp its exchange infrastructure over the next two to three weeks. According to NS3.AI, the upgrade will include a new trading engine, updated contracts, and the introduction of a Polymarket USD collateral token. This token will be backed 1:1 by USDC. During the upgrade, existing order books will be cleared during a brief maintenance period.

Speaking to the media at the White House, US President Trump said that Tuesday (April 7), Eastern Time, was the final deadline and "unchangeable." Trump reiterated that "Iran cannot have nuclear weapons," stating that during his first term, he withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and assassinated Qassem Soleimani, then commander of the Quds Force of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, "thus preventing Israel from being wiped off the map." Trump insisted that he had achieved "regime change" in Iran, saying that the current Iranian leadership negotiating with the US is "more reasonable." However, he also said, "They (Iran) just won't back down, but they will eventually give in—if they don't, they will have nothing." Trump also said that if he had a choice, he would "take (Iran's) oil" because "oil is readily available, and they (Iran) can't do anything about it." Trump stated, "Unfortunately, the American people want us home—if it were up to me, I would take the oil, I would keep the oil for myself, I would make a lot of money." When asked by a reporter why the fighting continues despite repeated claims by the U.S. that Iranian military capabilities have been destroyed, Trump replied, "They (Iran) still have some missiles, some drones. They were lucky to shoot down one (U.S.) plane." (CCTV International News)

According to market sources, Chaos Labs, a major contributor to Aave DAO, has withdrawn from protocol-related work, becoming the latest significant service provider to leave the platform, following BGD Labs and the Aave Chan Initiative (ACI). Previously, BGD Labs and ACI had already announced their departures. ACI stated it would gradually end its work in the DAO due to disputes over governance power distribution and transparency; BGD Labs chose to leave due to disagreements over the protocol's development direction. This series of departures from core teams is seen as a manifestation of escalating internal governance conflicts within Aave DAO, raising widespread market concerns about its decentralized governance structure and long-term stability.

Savannah Guthrie has resumed her role on NBC's TODAY after a 65-day absence, during which investigators continue the search for her 84-year-old mother, who was abducted from her home in Arizona. According to NS3.AI, ransom messages demanding up to $6 million in Bitcoin were sent to media outlets. However, investigators have yet to identify a suspect or verify the authenticity of these notes.

Jamie Dimon has emphasized the transformative impact of tokenization on the financial sector, urging banks to adapt swiftly. According to NS3.AI, in his annual letter to shareholders, Dimon stated that JPMorgan must expedite the development of Kinexys and JPM Coin. He noted that the rise of blockchain-based tools poses a challenge to traditional banking, potentially affecting bank fee income and deposits.

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