Huoxun Finance reports that the Satoshi Nakamoto Protocol Layer 2 settlement network officially launched on April 6th, achieving optimizations and upgrades in on-chain data statistics and computing capabilities. Technically, this Layer 2 supports on-chain depth-based cumulative computation, more accurately reflecting on-chain team size and business data, and improving processing efficiency in complex scenarios. In terms of governance, the protocol has transferred core permissions to multi-signature contracts and adopted a dual-track governance model with developers and core community members each holding 50% of the authority, with an execution threshold of 65%, further enhancing decentralization. This upgrade completes the protocol's transition to community self-governance, providing a technical and governance reference for the DeFi field.

According to a report by First Citizen Bank analysts, Friday's upcoming US CPI data is expected to reflect the transmission effects of the Iranian energy shock for the first time, with overall inflation accelerating due to soaring energy costs. The bank's head of market and economic research noted that while core inflation will be more moderately affected, the Federal Reserve will "ignore" the surge in energy-driven inflation, reinforcing its long-term hold-at-home stance, and potential rate cuts will be closely linked to the normalization of energy prices.

According to a report by Chainalysis, adjusted trading volume for stablecoins is projected to reach $719 trillion by 2035, a significant increase from $28 trillion in 2025. If two major catalysts materialize—the transfer of $100 trillion in wealth from baby boomers to the crypto-friendly generation and stablecoins replacing traditional payment infrastructure—this figure could double to approximately $1,500 trillion, exceeding the current global cross-border payment volume of approximately $1,000 trillion. Rachael Lucas, an analyst at Australian crypto exchange BTC Markets, stated that $1,500 trillion is an upper limit scenario rather than a baseline forecast, but given the accelerating growth, this target is achievable. She pointed out that moves such as Stripe's acquisition of Bridge and Mastercard's partnership with BVNK indicate that infrastructure is under construction, and the regulatory clarity brought by the GENIUS Act makes large-scale institutional participation possible. An OKX survey in January showed that 40% of Gen Z and 36% of Millennials plan to increase their crypto activity this year, compared to 11% of Baby Boomers. A report by EY-Parthenon last September showed that 13% of global financial institutions and businesses already use stablecoins, and 54% of non-users expect to adopt them within 12 months.

According to a report by Jefferies global economist Mohit Kumar, despite the fragility of the Middle East ceasefire agreement, it is expected to be maintained. Kumar stated, "We have reached a stage where both sides want a ceasefire because continuing the war would have negative consequences for both." He added, "Trump wants an agreement because he doesn't have the support to continue the war from his 'Make America Great Again' base." Meanwhile, the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be crippled by economic devastation, potentially paving the way for further uprisings. He concluded, "Given the interests of both sides, we believe this fragile ceasefire will persist." (Jin Shi)

According to the Financial Times, U.S. crude oil exports are expected to reach 5.2 million barrels per day in April, nearly a third higher than March's 3.9 million barrels per day, as Asian customers scramble to find alternatives to Middle Eastern oil supplies disrupted by the Iran war. Demand from Asian customers is expected to surge 82% to 2.5 million barrels per day. Data from oil research firm Kpler shows that 68 empty tankers are currently en route to the U.S., compared to 24 the week before the war began on February 28 and an average of 27 last year. The U.S. and Iran announced a two-week ceasefire on Tuesday, but Iran said on Wednesday it was closing the Strait of Hormuz after Israel's attack on Lebanon. The blockade in previous weeks had driven U.S. oil prices up by more than 50%, with WTI crude hitting a four-year high of over $110 per barrel earlier this week, still more than 40% higher than pre-war levels. The Trump administration has announced the release of more than 170 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to control fuel prices, but U.S. gasoline prices have broken $4 per gallon for the first time in four years.