Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin issued a security warning to the AI development tool OpenClaw, pointing out that it has vulnerabilities when handling external data, which could lead to user data leakage or the system being controlled. Research shows that about 15% of feature modules may contain malicious logic, highlighting a widely prevalent security risk across the AI industry. He recommended that users and developers take stricter security measures to reduce risk.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the State of Illinois from regulating prediction markets, arguing that the state’s actions infringe on federal regulatory authority. This case marks the CFTC’s first legal action to challenge state-level gambling regulation. The dispute began when Illinois issued a cease-and-desist order to the prediction market Kalshi, alleging it violated the state’s gambling laws.

Gate News, April 2, AT Global Markets chief market analyst Nick Twidale said that there is high expectation for clear information on when the conflict will end, but recent remarks have instead added even more uncertainty. Twidale noted that global markets today could see further downside. He said that the market originally expected an announcement of a ceasefire today, but while the parties involved claim the war will end soon, they also said that they will target Iran over the coming weeks. This message is bearish for the market, implying that the war may continue.

When responding to the potential threats that quantum computing could pose to cryptocurrencies, CZ emphasized that there’s no need to panic. Most cryptocurrencies can defend against the threat through upgrades, but coordinating upgrades across decentralized networks is likely to spark controversy. He warned that projects that have already stopped being maintained are difficult to upgrade and may disappear, while also urging users to migrate to quantum-resistant wallets to protect their assets. In particular, for the Bitcoin held by Satoshi Nakamoto, if quantum computing matures, it may need to be locked up or destroyed to prevent attacks. Overall, he believes that cryptocurrency is generally easier to secure than to crack.

Gate News announcement, March 31, Ink ecosystem protocol Tydro announced via its official Twitter that its lending incentive feature has officially gone live. Borrowers can earn point rewards when using the lending service, and these points can be used to offset part of the lending fees.

Bitcoin market sentiment remains depressed, and the Fear and Greed Index has fallen to 8. It has been at extreme fear for 59 days, mainly driven by high interest rates and the global economic environment. Despite retail traders’ low sentiment, long-term holders are still transferring assets. The market faces structural disagreement, and future price action will depend on changes in macro liquidity.

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority will roll out a regulatory framework for crypto exchange-traded derivatives in 2026, requiring a leverage cap of 5:1, applicable to all licensed virtual asset service providers. The new rules emphasize risk control, allowing institutions and retail investors to participate in derivatives trading, while preserving the power to intervene when markets are volatile. This initiative is intended to attract global crypto firms and drive the maturation and development of the crypto market in the Middle East.

Gate News bot message, according to Gate’s official announcement Gate has launched BASED/USDT perpetual contract spot trading, using USDT as the settlement method. This contract supports 1-20x leverage for opening long and short positions. Users can choose the leverage multiple themselves when placing an order. According to the announcement, Gate will adjust trading parameters such as the funding rate, minimum tick size, maximum leverage, risk limits, and maintenance margin, as appropriate based on actual market conditions.

The Busan District Court in South Korea sentenced a gang member to eight years in prison for embezzling $332,000 in Bitcoin from a friend and using it for illegal gambling. This case reflects the risks of cryptocurrency in fraud and money laundering, with regulatory and enforcement efforts continuously strengthening, and investors need to be cautious when dealing with digital asset transactions.

CoinKarma analysis indicates that after Bitcoin's pullback to $76,000, liquidity and altcoin resilience indicators are resonating, suggesting the possibility of a short-term rebound. When overall liquidity resonates with altcoin resilience indicators, it usually signals the formation of a short-term bottom.