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International crude oil prices are surging in intraday trading today. WTI crude has extended its gains to as much as 10%, trading at $109.04 per barrel, while Brent crude is also up 8.8%.

Polygon (POL) has announced the launch of its Private Mempool, designed to protect transactions from front-running and sandwich attacks. Through the Private Mempool, transactions are sent directly to selected producers without passing through the public mempool. This process prevents arbitrage bots from viewing pending transactions, allowing them to be included in blocks without interference. The Private Mempool is currently operational with MEV protection, and the project plans to add features such as dedicated block space and stable fees in the future.

Cryptocurrency custody firm BitGo has launched a stablecoin issuance and management service for institutional investors, The Block reported. The service will initially provide issuance and redemption functions for World Liberty Financial's (WLFI) stablecoin USD1 and SoFiUSD, issued by SoFi Bank.

Brian Armstrong, CEO of the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, said that making Bitcoin quantum-resistant is an urgent problem that everyone must work together to solve. He added that he plans to personally dedicate time to the issue, which he believes needs to be resolved as soon as possible. His comments follow earlier remarks from Coinbase Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Philip Martin, who stated it is time to begin addressing the challenge of quantum computing. Martin noted that while quantum-resistant cryptography already exists, Bitcoin needs to accelerate its implementation. He specifically highlighted the need for an industry-wide consensus on how to handle wallets that are not upgraded before the emergence of a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin's encryption. Martin emphasized that this problem cannot be solved by a single developer or company but requires a collaborative, ecosystem-wide response.

Tron (TRX) founder Justin Sun announced on X that HTX is now the sole platform token for the cryptocurrency exchange HTX. Previously, both TRX and HTX were used as the exchange's platform tokens. Sun explained that over the past few years, TRX has served as a platform token and enjoyed various benefits through its collaboration with HTX. He noted that during this period, HTX has achieved independent operation, its business has stabilized, and its profitability is increasing. Consequently, Sun believes that designating HTX as the sole exchange token is a better choice for both HTX and Tron. He added that as HTX's performance improves, its contribution to the Tron ecosystem will also grow.

Russia is on the verge of cutting oil production after Ukrainian attacks on its port infrastructure, pipelines, and refineries reduced its export capacity by about one million barrels per day, or roughly one-fifth of the total, Reuters reported on April 2, citing three industry sources. A production cut by Russia, the world's second-largest oil exporter, could significantly tighten global supply amid unprecedented disruptions from the conflict in the Middle East. Over the past month, Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian oil export infrastructure, targeting the Baltic Sea ports of Ust-Luga and Primorsk. According to the sources, at least 20% of Russia's total export capacity remains offline. While this is down from a peak of 40% in March, it is still substantial enough to affect the output of the world's third-largest oil producer. The major Baltic port of Ust-Luga halted oil exports a week ago. With pipelines full and storage space rapidly diminishing, some oil fields are now being forced to reduce production to prevent system overload.

The recent $285 million hack of Drift (DRIFT) may have been carried out using a method similar to an attack on Bybit in February 2025, according to Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet. In a post on X, Guillemet explained that the protocol's controlling multisig wallet was likely compromised. He suggested that attackers may have infiltrated the devices of multiple signers and tricked them into approving malicious transactions, believing they were authorizing routine operations. Guillemet added that the attack could have started weeks before the funds were actually drained. He noted the similarity to the Bybit hack, which resulted in the theft of approximately $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency.

BlackRock has deposited 1,360 BTC, worth $90.28 million, and 15,103 ETH, valued at $30.82 million, into Coinbase Prime, Onchain Lens reported. Coinbase Prime is a prime brokerage platform that facilitates large-scale trading and custody services for institutional investors.

The dYdX (DYDX) Foundation announced that a proposal to use $10 million USDC from its insurance fund to finance its DAO has passed. Specifically, $2.5 million USDC will be used as operating funds for the dYdX operations sub-DAO, while $5 million USDC will be allocated to the sub-DAO's treasury. The remainder has been assigned to the dYdX Foundation. The insurance fund currently holds approximately $17 million USDC, and the remaining $7 million USDC will be used as a buffer for protocol safety.

On-chain analyst ai_9684xtpa has pointed out that StakeStone (STO) has shown extreme price swings, surging 2212% in the last week before crashing 73% in a single hour. The analyst suggested this activity is a high-stakes maneuver ahead of the first token unlock for the team and investors, scheduled for tomorrow. According to the analyst, approximately 13.21 million STO, valued at around $7.265 million at current prices, are set to be unlocked. He noted that following the price peak, a sharp decline led to the forced liquidation of a single $7.67 million short position on the on-chain trading platform Aster. The position's liquidation price was $2.55, but the price rose to $2.56, precisely triggering the event. The analyst described the situation as a "game for experts," adding that it is unclear whether the move was intended to target large investors hedging their profits or retail investors who had followed the rally.

Nasdaq-listed company ZeroStax (Nasdaq: ZSTK) announced through its official channels that it is investing $107 million to acquire 21% of the total supply of 0G tokens. According to the company, the move is intended to expand its investment in decentralized AI infrastructure and strengthen its strategic position within the 0G ecosystem.

Safe (SAFE), an on-chain digital asset custody protocol, has announced the launch of Safenet, a decentralized protocol that verifies transaction security on-chain before execution, according to a post on X. Safenet is designed to have its network analyze user-requested transactions in real-time to generate a cryptographic proof, which is then verified on-chain by a safeguard. If a transaction is deemed risky, its execution is restricted, requiring explicit approval and a time delay to proceed. The protocol does not directly control the wallet but serves as a protective layer against external attacks.

U.S. venture capital firm Borderless Capital has purchased a total of 841,000 MNT, worth $570,000, in two transactions via Wintermute over the past eight days, according to crypto data analytics firm Nansen. MNT is now the largest single asset in Borderless Capital's portfolio, accounting for 40% of its holdings.

French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a military solution to open the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic, adding that the waterway can only be reopened through negotiations with Iran.

The Spot CVD chart analyzes the order book for the BTC/USDT spot trading pair. The top section displays a Volume Heatmap, while the bottom shows the Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD). - The Volume Heatmap at the top tracks trading volume at specific price levels. The background color brightens in areas where the price consolidates or experiences significant movement, indicating potential support and resistance zones. - The Cumulative Volume Delta (CVD) at the bottom illustrates buy and sell orders categorized by trade size. A rise in a colored line indicates an increase in buy orders within that category. For example, the yellow line represents orders between $100 and $1,000, while the brown line tracks large orders between $1 million and $10 million.

It is becoming increasingly difficult to explain the investment value of Bitcoin to investors, according to Ran Neuner, host of CNBC's Cryptotrader show and a prominent crypto investor. Citing a post on X from Neuner, CryptoQuant reported that he finds it hard to present a clear, fundamental investment case for Bitcoin due to its dual identity. Neuner explained that while Bitcoin has been perceived as both a decentralized means of payment and a store of value like gold, these two roles do not operate consistently in the market, which creates confusion. He noted that Bitcoin often moves differently from safe-haven assets, raising questions about how its value is formed and maintained. Neuner emphasized that investors should focus on long-term strategies rather than short-term price predictions, adding that tracking fund flows is a more useful indicator for understanding the market.

An address linked to crypto investment firm HashKey Capital deposited 596,000 STO, worth approximately $540,000, to Binance about three hours ago, AmberCN reported. The move comes as StakeStone (STO) experienced a sharp price surge today, climbing from $0.1 to as high as $1.8. Deposits to exchanges are typically interpreted as a precursor to selling. STO reached a peak of $1.86 about 30 minutes ago before falling sharply. It is currently trading near $0.63, down approximately 70% from its high.

Bitcoin whales are quietly accumulating, according to crypto analyst CW. He noted that BTC futures whales have been building stable positions and increasing their purchases during price dips, while spot whales are also steadily accumulating. This is occurring even as U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that the war with Iran will last for two to three weeks, with no significant sell pressure from whales being observed. The analyst predicted that the next two to three weeks could represent a final accumulation phase for these large-scale investors.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, StakeStone (STO) surged today to a high of $1.86 before plummeting 60% in just 20 minutes. STO is currently trading at $0.7 on the Binance USDT spot market, up 177.58% over the past 24 hours.

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has stressed its commitment to swiftly legislate stablecoins amid delays in the broader Digital Asset Basic Act, Edaily reported. Speaking today at a seminar on stablecoin-based trade finance, Shim Won-tae, an official from the FSC's Virtual Asset Division, described the introduction of stablecoin-based trade settlements as a proposal worth fully reviewing. He added that the commission would expedite the process to advance legislative discussions. Regarding taxation, Shim stated that the FSC will review various tax issues with related ministries, including not only income tax but also value-added tax. He emphasized that the commission will continue to gather market feedback to implement the new system promptly once preparations are complete.

According to CoinNess market monitoring, StakeStone (STO) is continuing its sharp rally, briefly surpassing $1.6 after rising more than 500% in the past 24 hours. The token is currently trading at $1.52662 on the Binance USDT spot market, up 505.82% over the same period.

Binance has announced it will list perpetual futures for several U.S. stocks, offering up to 10x leverage. The listings are scheduled to begin with the QQQ/USDT pair at 1:30 p.m. UTC on April 6, followed by SPY/USDT at 1:40 p.m. UTC, AAPL/USDT at 1:50 p.m. UTC, and TSM/USDT at 2:00 p.m. UTC.

Crypto influencer Max Crypto, who has around 138,000 followers on X, alleged that U.S. President Donald Trump is manipulating the market on a daily basis. He pointed to a series of recent statements from Trump regarding Iran and their corresponding impact on the price of Bitcoin. On March 30, BTC rose by $3,000 after Trump said a deal with Iran would be reached, but it fell by $2,000 later that day when he threatened to destroy the country's power plants. The next day, the price rebounded by $2,000 following Trump's announcement that the war would soon end. On April 1, news of ongoing U.S.-Iran negotiations sent BTC up by $1,500. However, on April 2, it dropped by $2,500 after Trump stated the war would last another two to three weeks. Max Crypto added that Trump is currently wiping out both long and short positions daily with single statements.

Tether's unified liquidity protocol, USDT0, announced on its official X account that it responded to the Drift (DRIFT) hack within 90 minutes by halting its cross-chain communication network on the Solana network. This comes after on-chain analyst ZachXBT pointed out that Circle (CRCL) had taken no action following the same incident, even as millions of dollars in USDC were swapped through CCTP, Circle's cross-chain transfer protocol.

Stakestone (STO) continues to rally, surpassing $1.14 after a more than 360% increase over the past 24 hours. The token is trading at $1.1462 on the Binance USDT spot market, up 367.73% during that time.