Polymarket announces major upgrade; Iran responds to US refusal to ceasefire.

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▌Polymarket Announces Major Upgrade: Reconstructing Matching Engine and Launching Native Stablecoin

On April 7th, Polymarket, an on-chain prediction market platform, announced its "largest infrastructure upgrade since launch" over the next 2-3 weeks, including a complete reconstruction of its trading engine and the launch of its native stablecoin, Polymarket USD. This upgrade will introduce the new CTF Exchange V2 smart contract system, optimize matching logic and order structure, improve matching efficiency, and reduce gas costs. Simultaneously, the platform will upgrade its Central Limit Order Book (CLOB), adopting a hybrid model of off-chain order matching + on-chain settlement. At the asset level, Polymarket will launch Polymarket USD, a native stablecoin pegged 1:1 to USDC, to replace the previous cross-chain version USDC.e on Polygon, thereby improving asset security and consistency.

In addition, the platform will support the EIP-1271 standard, enabling multisignature wallets (such as Safe) to directly participate in transactions, further expanding the use cases for institutional and advanced users. Polymarket stated that existing order books will be cleared during the upgrade, and the specific maintenance time will be announced one week in advance. This upgrade comes against the backdrop of intensified competition in the prediction market, prompting the platform to accelerate performance and user experience improvements. According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran retaliated against the United States through Pakistan, refusing a ceasefire and emphasizing the need for a permanent end to the war. As of press time, according to CoinGecko data: BTC price is $68,640.69, a 24-hour change of -0.5%; ETH price is $2,096.50, a 24-hour change of -0.9%; BNB price is $599.16, a 24-hour change of -0.5%. SOL price is $79.79, a 24-hour change of -2.5%; DOGE price is $0.09028, a 24-hour change of -2.1%; XRP price is $1.32, a 24-hour change of -0.6%; TRX price is $0.3162, a 24-hour change of -0.8%. The price of WLFI is $0.0981, with a 24-hour change of -0.6%; the price of HYPE is $36.31, with a 24-hour change of -1.7%. **Policy** The Clarity bill is expected to enter key deliberations in late April, and the stablecoin yield dispute may be nearing a resolution. The core disagreement between the US crypto and banking industries regarding stablecoin yield mechanisms may be close to being resolved. According to multiple sources, both sides have begun a new round of communication on the latest compromise plan. Although details have not yet been disclosed, the overall outlook is optimistic. The draft bill previously promoted by US senators had sparked discontent within the industry, with institutions including Coinbase and Stripe expressing concerns. The much-anticipated Clarity Act is expected to enter committee review in late April. If the yield issue is resolved, the legislative focus will shift to remaining issues such as DeFi, tokenization, and token classification. Furthermore, a White House research report on stablecoin yields and their impact on the banking system has not yet been released. The report is said to generally favor the crypto industry, and the reason for the delay is unclear.

▌SEC Chairman: Crypto “Safe Harbor” Proposal Enters White House Review Stage, Formal Rules Expected Soon

On April 7th, according to Cointelegraph, Paul Atkins, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, stated that the cryptocurrency “safe harbor” proposal has entered the White House review stage, and formal rules are expected to be released soon. The proposal includes a “startup exemption,” allowing crypto projects to raise funds without immediate registration.

▌Sources Reveal Proposed US-Iran Ceasefire Agreement

On April 6, according to sources, the final proposed US-Iran ceasefire agreement includes Iran relinquishing its nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the unfreezing of its assets. A plan to end the state of hostilities in the Middle East needs to be agreed upon by Monday. If an agreement is reached, the plan will facilitate an immediate ceasefire, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and reach a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The Pakistani Army Chief of Staff spoke separately with US Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Vitkov, and Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi. Iran and the United States have received a plan to end the state of hostilities, which is a two-tiered agreement: first, a ceasefire, then a final agreement.

▌US Media Says 45-Day Ceasefire Plan is Just "One of Many Options"

According to US media reports on the 6th, a White House official said that the 45-day ceasefire plan between the US and Iran is just "one of many options" currently under discussion. The White House official stated that US President Trump has not yet approved the plan, and US military operations against Iran are still ongoing.

▌Galaxy will entrust Broadridge with on-chain GLXY shareholder voting in May

On April 7th, cryptocurrency group Galaxy will become the first company to use Broadridge Financial Solutions' extended governance platform to manage its on-chain shares. Galaxy previously used Superstate's platform for on-chain stock issuance, and will now use Broadridge's platform for its annual shareholder meeting and shareholder voting in May.

Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz stated, "We have always believed that tokenization will reshape capital markets, and this is a significant step towards a tokenized equity market. Proxy voting is a core feature of equity ownership, and bringing proxy voting on-chain is no longer just a theoretical concept for publicly traded companies." Broadridge's ProxyVote platform allows shareholders to view proxy materials and vote on company matters.

▌CNBC: OpenAI Plans IPO as Early as Q4

On April 7th, according to CNBC: OpenAI plans to IPO as early as the fourth quarter. OpenAI's CEO and CFO are "confident" about the IPO after raising $122 billion.

(Jinshi) Cryptocurrency ... “Since February 2026, a pattern has emerged: every time the price approaches the $70,000 to $80,000 range, it encounters liquidity shortages and profit-taking pressure, thus limiting any rebound.” JPMorgan Chase CEO: Blockchain and Stablecoins Constitute “New Competitors” On April 7th, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon stated that “new technologies” are intensifying competition in the financial industry, with blockchain-based players emerging alongside traditional competitors. In his annual shareholder letter released Monday, Dimon pointed to artificial intelligence, data, and advanced technologies as “key to the future,” marking a shift in financial services towards greater automation and data-driven approaches. While blockchain and digital assets are not the primary focus, Dimon acknowledged that “a whole new wave of competitors is emerging based on blockchain, including stablecoins, smart contracts, and other forms of tokenization.” JPMorgan Chase continues to focus on its own blockchain initiatives, while Dimon emphasized that the bank’s long-term success will largely depend on its ability to deploy artificial intelligence in its operations.

▌Strategy added 4,871 BTC last week, bringing its total holdings to over 766,000 BTC

On April 6th, according to Strategy's official disclosure, Strategy purchased 4,871 BTC last week at an average price of approximately $67,718, for a total cost of approximately $329.9 million. As of 2026, Strategy will hold a total of 766,970 BTC, with a total holding cost of approximately $58.02 billion and an average price of approximately $75,644 per BTC.

▌Bitmine increased its holdings by 71,252 ETH last week, bringing its total holdings to approximately 4.803 million ETH

Ethereum treasury company Bitmine Immersion Technologies disclosed that it increased its holdings by 71,252 ETH last week. Currently, the company's crypto asset holdings include 4,803,334 ETH, 198 BTC, $92 million worth of Eightco Holdings equity, and $200 million worth of Beast Industries shares. In addition, the company has a total of 3,334,637 ETH staked (equivalent to $7.1 billion at $2,123 per ETH).