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🚀 GENIUS Airdrop Opens on Binance Alpha: 240 Tokens for Users With 230+ Alpha Points According to Binance Wallet's post on X, Binance Alpha will debut Genius Foundation (GENIUS) on April 13, 2026, at 11:00 UTC, making it the first platform to list the token. Users holding at least 230 Binance Alpha Points may claim a 240-GENIUS airdrop on a first-come, first-served basis; claiming consumes 15 Alpha Points. If the reward pool remains undistributed, the points threshold automatically drops by 5 every 5 minutes. Claims must be confirmed on the Alpha Events page within 24 hours or are forfeited. #GENIUSAirdrop#BinanceAlpha#GeniusFoundation#Airdrop#Crypto#AlphaPoints#Binance#Token#Blockchain#CryptoEvent

🚀 RAVE's Price Surge Raises Concerns Over Market Manipulation RAVE's recent spot price surged from $0.3 to $6.2, marking a 20-fold increase, sparking suspicions of contract manipulation within the community. According to ChainCatcher, this maneuver led to liquidations exceeding $37 million across the network, with short positions accounting for over $31 million. The project team is estimated to have profited more than $30 million. Community reports suggest that the RAVE project is managed by the former ARPA and Bella Protocol team, led by Felix Xu and Yemu. In 2021, Felix Xu raised a $20 million crypto fund, ZX Squared Capital, primarily focused on quantitative trading. The fund reportedly provided the capital for RAVE's market-making and price-pumping activities, allowing the project team to self-initiate, self-fund, and self-market, thereby minimizing trust issues and insider trading risks to maximize profits. #RAVE#Crypto#MarketManipulation#PriceSurge#Liquidation#Blockchain#Trading#CryptoFund#ARPA#BellaProtocol#BEL

🚀 Zcash Open Development Lab Unveils Strategic Direction Focused on Post-Quantum Security On April 13, Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL) founder Josh Swihart announced the latest developments for Zcash, emphasizing a strategic direction centered on post-quantum security, scalability, and user experience. According to BlockBeats, Swihart likened the initiative to the Artemis II lunar mission, highlighting the pursuit of seemingly impossible goals through technological breakthroughs. The ZODL team revealed that Zcash is entering the 'Zcash IV' phase, aiming to build infrastructure akin to a 'lunar base' to support the protocol and applications' secure expansion to billions of users, while advancing the vision of privacy transactions without large-scale financial surveillance. On the product and technology front, ZODL continues to iterate, with its 3.3.x version now available on iOS and Android, featuring new hardware wallet connection management, SDK upgrades, and multiple user experience enhancements. Key developments include advancing Keystone wallet functionality and upgrading the address system (ZIP 316, UIVK/UFVK). Meanwhile, the Zcash core team has addressed several system issues and is progressing with the Zallet alpha version development, strengthening unified address standards and wallet interaction experience to lay the foundation for future scalability and performance improvements. Additionally, ZODL disclosed ongoing growth in application data and participation in a stablecoin privacy summit to enhance industry collaboration. However, due to increased regulatory and network restrictions, ZODL has temporarily removed its app from Russian app stores. The team emphasized that privacy is not optional but a fundamental need in the digital age, and they will continue to accelerate delivery pace to promote ZEC adoption and ecosystem development. The core of Zcash Open Development Lab is to develop an open, self-custodial private financial platform, aiming to expand ecosystem interoperability through collaboration and bring protected ZEC transactions to the global mainstream market. #Zcash#ZODL#PostQuantumSecurity#Cryptocurrency#Privacy#Blockchain#Scalability#UserExperience#KeystoneWallet#Zallet#Stablecoin#FinancialPrivacy#EcosystemDevelopment#DigitalPrivacy#OpenDevelopment#ZEC

🚀 Japanese Game Company WIZE Expands Solana Holdings Japanese game company WIZE, formerly known as Mobcast Holdings, has announced that its cumulative purchase of SOL has reached approximately $3.13 million (500 million yen) as of April 10, 2026. According to Foresight News, the company currently holds over 24,597 SOL, with an average purchase price of around $127 (20,327 yen) per SOL, ranking 15th globally on CoinGecko's 'Solana Treasury Holdings' list. Over the past six months, WIZE has earned more than 400 SOL in staking rewards. The company's 'WIZE Validator Node' has officially joined the Solana Foundation's SFDP program and has received delegations from projects like DoubleZero. Including external delegations, WIZE's total treasury amounts to approximately 152,000 SOL. The company aims to further increase its holdings to enter the top 10 globally as soon as possible. #JapaneseGameCompany#WIZE#Solana#SOL#ForesightNews#SolanaTreasuryHoldings#StakingRewards#WIZEValidatorNode#SFDP#DoubleZero#Crypto#Blockchain#Cryptocurrency#GameIndustry

🚀 Hyperliquid Founder Rejects $100 Million Investment to Maintain Protocol Neutrality Hyperliquid founder Jeff has declined a $100 million investment offer that valued the company at $1 billion. According to NS3.AI, Jeff expressed concerns that accepting outside capital might compromise the protocol's neutrality and conflict with its long-term objectives. #Hyperliquid#Investment#ProtocolNeutrality#Blockchain#Funding#Startup#Jeff#TechNews

🚀 Hyperbridge Takes Emergency Measures to Address DOT Token Attack Blockchain interoperability protocol Hyperbridge has announced that it is implementing emergency measures to address an attack related to DOT tokens. According to Foresight News, the team has temporarily suspended all cross-chain operations via the front end and advised partners to halt external transactions, issue warnings, and remain vigilant where necessary. Polkadot has clarified that the vulnerability only affects DOT tokens transferred cross-chain to Ethereum via Hyperbridge. The Polkadot ecosystem's DOT, its parachains, and native DOT remain secure and unaffected by this issue. #Hyperbridge#DOT#Polkadot#Blockchain#CryptoSecurity#TokenAttack#CrossChain#EmergencyMeasures#ETH

🚀 Solana Ecosystem's Meme Coin Neet Sees Significant Surge On April 13, the Solana ecosystem's meme coin, Neet, experienced a substantial increase in market value, reaching $40 million, according to BlockBeats. The current price stands at $0.039, marking a 40% rise over the past 24 hours. Previously, on February 12, the market value of Neet had fallen below $7 million before rebounding and showing a steady upward trend in recent times. #Solana#memeCoin#Neet#cryptocurrency#marketSurge#blockchain#cryptoRise#digitalAssets#cryptocurrencyMarket#SOL

🚀 South Korea Considers Including Digital Assets in Pension Calculations South Korea's Audit and Inspection Board has recommended changes to the country's pension system to include digital assets in the calculation of basic pension eligibility. According to ChainCatcher, the board's report highlights the economic value of digital assets, which are currently excluded from the property scope defined by the basic pension law. This exclusion allows individuals with substantial digital assets to qualify for pension benefits. The board argues that digital assets should be recognized as property with clear economic value, despite their differing form from traditional financial assets. The Ministry of Health and Welfare agrees with this assessment, acknowledging the need to prevent relatively high-income individuals from the lower 70% income bracket from receiving basic pension benefits. The ministry supports the inclusion of digital assets in the property calculation for pension eligibility. #SouthKorea#DigitalAssets#PensionSystem#EconomicValue#FinancialPolicy#BasicPension#MinistryOfHealthAndWelfare#Blockchain#WealthManagement

🚀 Expert Calls for Clearer Governance in Crypto Industry by 2026 Valentina Drofa emphasized the need for clearer governance, verifiable disclosures, and accountable leadership in the cryptocurrency industry to shed its 'Wild West' image by 2026. According to NS3.AI, Drofa pointed to the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation and the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC8) as indicators that trust standards for crypto companies are becoming more structured. #Crypto#Cryptocurrency#Governance#Regulation#MiCA#DAC8#Blockchain#Fintech#Compliance#DigitalAssets

🚀 Pieverse Booster Token Rewards Now Available for Claiming Binance Wallet announced on X that participants in the Pieverse Booster activities can now claim their PIEVERSE token rewards for phases 1, 2, 3, and 4. Users are encouraged to navigate to the 'Discover' section, select 'Booster,' and then proceed to 'My Total Rewards' to access their accumulated tokens. By clicking on the 'Batch Claim' option in the upper right corner, users can efficiently collect all their rewards in one go. This update marks the availability of token rewards for those who participated in the initial phases of the Pieverse Booster activities. The process is designed to streamline the claiming experience, allowing users to consolidate their rewards with ease. Participants who have engaged in these activities can now benefit from their involvement by accessing their earned tokens through the specified steps. This initiative is part of Binance's ongoing efforts to enhance user engagement and reward participation within its platform. #Pieverse#Booster#TokenRewards#BinanceWallet#PIEVERSE#ClaimRewards#UserEngagement#Cryptocurrency#Blockchain#Binance

🚀 Polkadot Bridge Exploit Mints 1 Billion DOT Amid Geopolitical Concerns A recent midday cryptocurrency digest reported a significant security breach involving the Polkadot network. According to NS3.AI, the exploit resulted in the unauthorized minting of 1 billion DOT tokens, raising concerns about the network's security protocols. In addition to the Polkadot incident, the digest highlighted geopolitical tensions, specifically the potential implications of a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Such an action could escalate risks in the region, affecting global markets and investor sentiment. #Polkadot#Cryptocurrency#Blockchain#SecurityBreach#DOT#Geopolitics#InvestorSentiment#GlobalMarkets

🚀 Hong Kong and China Sign Memorandum to Boost AI and Blockchain Collaboration Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, and Wang Jingtao, Deputy Director of China's Cyberspace Administration, have signed a memorandum of cooperation. According to Foresight News, the agreement focuses on advancing key areas such as artificial intelligence, cross-border data, and blockchain. The initiative aims to implement China's 15th Five-Year Plan, support Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology hub, and promote a new economy driven by technological innovation. The collaboration seeks to enhance Hong Kong's integration into national development strategies. Both parties will strengthen cooperation to advance new productivity, deepen cybersecurity collaboration, and enhance international exchanges and promotion. #HongKong#China#AI#Blockchain#Innovation#Technology#Collaboration#Data#Cybersecurity#NewEconomy#InternationalExchange