Jeffrey Yan, the founder of Hyperliquid, has been profiled by Dom Cooke, highlighting his academic journey and career in cryptocurrency. According to NS3.AI, Yan's early education laid the foundation for his studies at Harvard, where he developed an interest in digital currencies. His passion led to the establishment of Hyperliquid, a company focused on cryptocurrency innovations. Yan currently resides in Singapore, where he continues to advance his work in the crypto sector.

Foundry has launched a Zcash mining pool and block explorer, quickly capturing approximately 30% of the network's hashrate. According to NS3.AI, the pool attracted multiple institutional miners prior to its public debut, following an initial announcement in March. The pool is now open to new institutional participants, with a focus on onboarding regulated entities.

On April 13, analysts from ING released a report highlighting the unexpected strength of the mandate for change following Hungary's recent elections. According to Jin10, the analysts noted that the two-thirds majority secured by the new government reduces short-term policy uncertainty and raises expectations for institutional reforms, potentially improving relations with the European Union and enhancing fiscal credibility faster than anticipated. However, they cautioned that structural changes might require more than one political term to fully implement. Despite potential short-term fiscal deterioration due to the abolition of legacy budgets, the analysts believe that the long-term benefits could convince market participants to allow the new government the necessary time to reshape the nation.

Cryptocurrency strategist Mark Moss recently appeared on the podcast "When Shift Happens" and pointed out that Bitcoin will reach $45 million by 2050.

On April 13, Morgan Stanley shifted to a cautiously bullish outlook, indicating that recent market risks have largely been absorbed. According to BlockBeats, strategist Michael Wilson noted that the S&P 500 index has rebounded approximately 7% from its low and maintained key support levels, suggesting that a market correction may be nearing its end.

According to SoSoValue data, as of 8:00 AM ET on April 13, 2026, global listed companies (excluding mining companies) saw a net purchase of $1 billion in Bitcoin last week, a 36% increase compared to the previous week. Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) announced an investment of $1 billion (a 203% increase compared to the previous week) to purchase 13,927 Bitcoins at a price of $71,902, bringing its total holdings to 780,897 Bitcoins. Japanese listed company Metaplanet did not purchase any Bitcoins last week. In addition, one other company purchased Bitcoins last week. A French Bitcoin company announced on April 13 that it invested $2.6 million to purchase 37 Bitcoins at a price of $70,168.90, bringing its total holdings to 2,925 Bitcoins. As of press time, the total number of Bitcoins held by listed companies worldwide (excluding mining companies) is 1,047,244, an increase of 1.35% compared to last week, with a current market value of approximately US$74.29 billion, accounting for 5.2% of Bitcoin's circulating market capitalization.

On the morning of April 13th, Beijing time, on-chain monitoring platforms issued alerts one after another: Polkadot bridge assets on the Ethereum network were being issued abnormally.

On April 13, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun hosted a regular press conference. A reporter asked about Trump's interview call for China to buy US and Venezuelan oil. Guo Jiakun stated that regarding the issue of oil purchases, China is willing to work with all parties to safeguard global energy security and the stability of supply chains. However, to fundamentally resolve the issue, the first priority should be to promote the restoration of peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East. Venezuela is a sovereign state with full and permanent sovereignty over its natural resources and all economic activities, and has the right to independently choose its partners; other countries have no right to interfere. (Foreign Ministry)

According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 13th, Iran's acting Defense Minister Ibn Reza stated that the Iranian armed forces are currently on the highest level of alert and are fully prepared for all possibilities. He emphasized that any hostile actions will be met with a "strong and decisive response," making the other side pay the price for its aggression and regret it. (Xinhua)

Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the strengthening economic relationship between Russia and Indonesia during discussions at the Kremlin with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto. Bloomberg posted on X that despite the positive outlook, Putin acknowledged a recent decrease in trade between the two nations. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and exploring opportunities for future growth in various sectors.

Will Iran and the Strait of Hormuz become the new landscape for the third generation of Fintech in the post-war world?

According to on-chain analyst Ember, Bitcoin treasury company Strategy (MSTR) purchased 13,927 BTC ($1 billion) last week at approximately $71,902 per BTC. They now hold a total of 780,897 BTC ($55.408 billion), with an average cost of $75,577, resulting in a paper loss of $3.61 billion (-6.1%). Ethereum treasury company Bitmine (BMNR) purchased 71,524 ETH ($155 million) last week at approximately $2,176 per ETH. They now hold a total of 4,874,858 ETH ($10.656 billion), with an average cost of $3,623, resulting in a paper loss of $7.004 billion (-39.6%).

A recent hackathon organized by Xiaohongshu in Zhangjiang from April 7 to 10, 2026, brought together 200 participants for an intense 48-hour development challenge. According to PANews, the event tasked competitors with creating an AI software or hardware product from scratch. The hackathon provided a platform for innovation and creativity, attracting both seasoned developers and newcomers eager to explore the possibilities of AI technology. Participants worked tirelessly to develop unique solutions, showcasing their skills and pushing the boundaries of what AI can achieve. The event highlighted the growing interest in AI entrepreneurship, offering valuable insights and experiences for those considering entering the field. It served as an inspiration for both observers and active participants in the AI era, emphasizing the potential for groundbreaking advancements in technology.

The future of the crypto ecosystem is extremely bright; temporary darkness and downturn cannot obscure the inherent nature and potential of this ecosystem and this asset.

This is no longer a debate about the spirit of decentralization, but a forced game about asset liquidity.

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Bitget has launched IPO Prime, a new tokenized investment platform offering retail traders exposure to SpaceX’s anticipated public listing through a Republic-issued pre-IPO token tied to the company’s future valuation.

A hacker used a fake proof to trick the Hyperbridge system and take control of a Polkadot-linked token contract on Ethereum. They minted 1 billion DOT tokens and dumped them on the market, causing the bridged DOT price to crash and forcing exchanges to suspend activity.

Trump's World Liberty Financial (WLFI) is threatening to bring Justin Sun to court after the crypto billionaire publicly accused the platform of embedding hidden controls in its token contract.