Author: James Wilson

House Democrats are convening a virtual caucus call tonight, April 6, to plot their next steps on the DHS shutdown, now 51 days old and the longest partial government shutdown in US history. Summary Punchbowl News reports House Democrats will hold a virtual caucus meeting tonight as the chamber returns from a two-week recess, with the DHS shutdown having been running since February 14 The shutdown broke the record for the longest in US history on March 29, surpassing the 43-day fall 2025 shutdown, and has left 480-plus TSA officers quitting, airport wait times exceeding four hours, and an estimated…

Circle’s Layer-1 blockchain Arc will launch at mainnet with an opt-in post-quantum signature scheme protecting users’ wallets from day one, as the USDC issuer warns that Q-Day could arrive by 2030 or sooner. Summary Arc will debut with a post-quantum signature scheme at mainnet launch, giving users the option to create quantum-resistant wallets without a forced network-wide migration Circle warned that adversaries may already be stockpiling encrypted data to decrypt later, and that Q-Day could arrive by 2030 or sooner, citing recent research from Google and Caltech The blockchain has been running on public testnet since October 2025, with USDC…

Polymarket will rebuild its core engine, introduce a hybrid CLOB, and launch Polymarket USD, a USDC‑backed stablecoin on Polygon aimed at cheaper, more institution‑friendly trading. Summary Prediction market Polymarket plans its “largest infrastructure upgrade” in the next 2–3 weeks, overhauling its matching engine and smart contracts. The upgrade will introduce a new hybrid CLOB model and a native stablecoin, Polymarket USD, pegged 1:1 to USDC on Polygon. The changes aim to cut gas costs, boost efficiency, and make the platform friendlier to institutions via EIP‑1271 and multi‑sig support. On‑chain prediction market Polymarket will roll out what it calls “the largest…

Summary Binance is seeing fresh turnover in its compliance ranks as key financial‑crime and sanctions staff depart. Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman is in talks over a possible exit, raising questions about Binance’s post‑settlement clean‑up. The moves follow Binance’s $4.3b US plea deal and ongoing scrutiny of the exchange’s anti‑money laundering controls. Binance’s effort to rebuild its compliance operation after a $4.3 billion US guilty plea is under renewed pressure as several staff overseeing financial‑crime monitoring and sanctions checks leave and Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman weighs his own departure, according to Bloomberg. Bloomberg reported that personnel changes have hit…

Resolv Labs burns 36.7m hacked USR after a key compromise let an attacker mint 80m unbacked tokens and dump $24.5m in ETH, leaving a $34m hole in the protocol. Summary Resolv Labs used a contract upgrade to burn 36.73m USR from the attacker’s address after March’s minting exploit. The attacker created 80m unbacked USR with under $200k in collateral and dumped 34m USR for about 11,409 ETH (~$24.48m). The episode spotlights DeFi key management failures as Resolv faces an estimated $34m net loss despite claiming its collateral pool is intact. Resolv Labs has destroyed 36.73 million USR stablecoins previously controlled…

Three veteran gemologists have launched a new gemstone testing facility, Swiss International Gemlab, introducing a proprietary artificial intelligence system to support grading accuracy and consistency. Summary Swiss International Gemlab launches with an AI-supported grading system to improve accuracy and consistency in gemstone reports. The lab will operate from Lucerne and Hong Kong, offering full-service testing with a five-day standard turnaround and real-time tracking. SIG joins a growing shift as gemology labs adopt data-driven tools to enhance verification standards and reporting uniformity. Willy Bieri, Lawrence Hahn, and Matthias Alessandri founded the lab, which will operate from Lucerne, Switzerland, and Hong Kong,…

Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. Quantum computing advances raise concerns over crypto security and volatility for major assets. Summary Quantum computing advances raise concerns over crypto security and volatility, reshaping investor strategies AI-driven trading gains momentum as investors seek to navigate increasingly complex crypto market conditions ConfluxCapital promotes automated trading bots, highlighting high daily earning potential amid market volatility Amidst continuous breakthroughs in quantum computing, the cryptocurrency market is entering a phase characterized by heightened complexity and uncertainty. Mainstream assets — exemplified by Bitcoin…

North Korean-linked operators have spent years quietly integrating into crypto firms and DeFi teams, raising fresh concerns about insider risk after a string of high-value exploits tied to the country’s cyber apparatus. Summary North Korean-linked developers have worked inside more than 40 DeFi projects over the past seven years, according to a security researcher. Investigators and industry participants warn that many infiltration attempts rely on simple but persistent tactics through hiring channels and social engineering. Security researcher and MetaMask developer Taylor Monahan said these tactics stretch back to the early days of decentralized finance, with individuals tied to the Democratic…

Rwanda’s central bank has reiterated that cryptocurrency activity tied to the local currency remains prohibited, responding swiftly after crypto exchange Bybit introduced support for the Rwandan franc on its peer-to-peer marketplace. Summary Rwanda’s central bank reaffirmed that crypto payments and trading using the Rwandan franc remain prohibited following Bybit’s P2P support update. Regulators warned of financial risks and barred licensed institutions from facilitating conversions between FRW and crypto assets. In a statement posted to X on Sunday, the National Bank of Rwanda (NBR) made clear that crypto-assets are not permitted for payments, conversions involving the franc, or P2P trading under…

Jack Dorsey developed decentralized messaging app Bitchat has been taken down from Apple’s App Store in China after it violated the country’s internet service regulations. Summary Bitchat was removed from Apple’s China App Store after regulators flagged it under rules governing apps that can influence public opinion. The decentralized messaging app remains available globally and continues to see rising downloads, with over three million installs recorded. On Sunday, Dorsey confirmed that Bitchat was removed from the App Store in February, according to a message from Apple’s app review team issued at the request of the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC).…