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SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated that a proposal for a "safe harbor" framework aimed at providing startup exemptions for crypto projects has been submitted to the White House's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) for review, which is the final step before formal release.The proposal includes a "startup exemption" that allows stakeholders in the crypto industry to raise a certain amount of funds over four years while providing specific disclosures. Additionally, Atkins proposed an "investment contract safe harbor" in conjunction with the token classification interpretive guidance released by the SEC in March of this year.Atkins pointed out that legislation is necessary because it can provide a more solid and lasting regulatory framework than agency rulemaking. Furthermore, the SEC is also exploring an "innovation exemption" as a regulatory sandbox for on-chain assets. This proposal has sparked extensive discussions between crypto supporters and traditional financial institutions over the past year. Atkins stated that the SEC has the authority to advance the innovation exemption and will announce relevant parameters soon. He believes there is still much work to be done in this area.

Paul Atkins, chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated at the digital asset summit held at Vanderbilt University that the SEC's proposed crypto "safe harbor" framework has been submitted to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) under the White House Office of Management and Budget for review, with only the final step remaining before official release.The proposal includes a "startup exemption" clause that allows crypto projects to raise a certain amount of funds over a four-year period while providing specific disclosures to protect investors. Atkins also revealed that the SEC is advancing an "innovation exemption" mechanism aimed at creating a regulatory sandbox for on-chain assets, but this initiative has sparked controversy between crypto advocates and traditional financial institutions. Atkins emphasized that relevant legislation is still necessary to ensure the regulatory framework has durability across different administrations.

According to Jinshi reports, the White House stated: President Trump has not yet approved the ceasefire plan. The potential ceasefire proposal is just one of many ideas.

According to informed sources, the final proposal for the US-Iran ceasefire agreement includes Iran abandoning nuclear weapons in exchange for the lifting of sanctions and the unfreezing of assets. A plan to end hostilities in the Middle East needs to be agreed upon by Monday. If an agreement is reached, the plan will facilitate an immediate ceasefire, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the achievement of a final agreement within 15 to 20 days. The Chief of Army Staff of Pakistan has had phone calls with US Vice President Vance, Special Envoy Witkoff, and Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif. Iran and the US have received a plan to end hostilities, which consists of a two-tier agreement: first achieving a ceasefire, and then reaching a final agreement.

The dYdX community voted to approve the proposal to "gradually close 12 markets," with a support rate of 91.07%. The proposal includes the gradual closure of the following 12 trading markets: JASMY-USD, KOMA-USD, LINEA-USD, ME-USD, NEIRO-USD, PIPPIN-USD, RAY-USD, TRB-USD, TRY-USD, USDE-USD, YFI-USD, ZEREBRO-USD.

JAN3 CEO Samson Mow posted on the X platform, stating that the current response to the threat of quantum computing (QC) to Bitcoin should not be rushed. Blindly and hastily switching from the existing signature mechanism to post-quantum (PQ) solutions may expose Bitcoin to the risk of classical computing attacks in the short term. The size of PQ signatures could increase by 10 to 125 times, significantly reducing network throughput and potentially triggering a repeat of the scaling disputes similar to the early "block wars."In addition, Samson Mow warned that some PQ solutions may have potential backdoor risks. The threat of quantum computing is still in the medium to long-term stage (which may take 10 to 20 years). The more reasonable path currently is to continue research rather than rush deployment. He also specifically mentioned Coinbase, stating that its wallet has quantum attack vulnerabilities due to address reuse, and suggested prioritizing the repair of related infrastructure issues.

According to Jinshi reports, Trump's budget proposal is expected to result in a real GDP growth of 3.1% in the fiscal year 2027.

According to Politico, three informed sources revealed that cryptocurrency companies and Wall Street firms will review the new stablecoin yield agreement text from April 2 to 3, which was jointly drafted by Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Democratic Senator Angela Alsobrooks.Currently, the plan is to limit the review of the text to relevant parties and not to make it publicly available on a broader scale. Last week, parties visiting Capitol Hill were allowed to read the text on-site but were not permitted to take copies out.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Bitcoin developers are advancing a Bitcoin Improvement Proposal BIP360 "Pay to Merkle Root (P2MR)" aimed at enhancing Bitcoin's resistance to quantum threats, with a related testnet already deployed.Screenshots show that the corresponding code was submitted and verified on February 11, reflecting the community's proactive technical preparations for potential quantum computing threats.

Lista DAO has released the LIP 024 proposal, which aims to introduce the LISTA token economic model 2.0, gradually phasing out the veLISTA mechanism and expanding the application of LISTA throughout the protocol.The voting period for this proposal is from March 30, 2026, to April 2, 2026. The main changes are:The veLISTA mechanism will be abolished, and all staked veLISTA will be unlocked without any penalties, regardless of the original lock-up duration.Governance will be simplified; holding LISTA will grant proposal voting rights. The voting mechanism for liquidity provider (LP) pools will be gradually phased out.Buybacks with LISTA will replace revenue sharing. Fees previously allocated to veLISTA stakers will be repurposed to fund protocol development, user benefits, and LISTA buybacks.The application scope of the LISTA token will be expanded, with the first new product feature "Delayed Liquidation" set to launch in the second quarter of 2026.

Crypto journalist Eleanor Terrett revealed that the office of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis plans to publicly release legislative text related to stablecoin yields and reward mechanisms next week, and is currently in ongoing communication with various industry stakeholders.According to reports, this move comes in response to dissatisfaction expressed by participants in the crypto industry, such as Coinbase, regarding the relevant terms presented earlier this week. Coinbase's Global Head of Investment Research, David Duong, stated that the industry is preparing a coordinated counter-proposal aimed at pushing for adjustments to the terms to protect users while maintaining a sustainable reward mechanism.

According to CBS, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS that Iran will respond to the U.S. 15-point peace agreement framework on Friday. Two sources revealed that U.S. President Trump and senior White House officials have been informed that Iran's counterproposal is expected to be conveyed through intermediaries on Friday. As of the time of the report, the intermediaries had not yet received the response.U.S. envoy Wittekov stated on Thursday that the U.S. government has submitted a possible peace agreement proposal containing 15 points to Iran through Pakistan as an intermediary. A regional source indicated that Pakistan has direct contacts with the security agencies that control the state in Iran, not just with the foreign ministry.

The Lido ecosystem operations team has released a proposal in the community forum, seeking authorization for the Lido Growth Committee to use up to 10,000 stETH from the treasury to purchase LDO.The proposal states that the LDO/ETH exchange rate is currently at a historical low of approximately 0.00016, which is about a 63% discount compared to the two-year median, indicating a disconnect from its protocol fundamentals. The plan will be executed in batches through the Easy Track mechanism, with a maximum of 1,000 stETH per batch. Execution channels include on-chain platforms (CoW Swap, 1inch, Uniswap) as well as centralized exchanges. The trading slippage will be controlled within 3%, and all purchased LDO will be returned to the treasury.

Aave releases the Aave Will Win framework ARFC proposal. Aave Will Win is a coalition framework launched by Aave Labs that is token-centric, directing 100% of product revenue to the Aave DAO treasury, and establishing a one-year budget for ongoing development under an accountability framework. The proposal also commits to protecting the Aave brand and its intellectual property. Based on community feedback, the approval of Aave V4 and the detailed structure of brand governance have been separated from this proposal and will be elaborated in a separate special governance proposal.In terms of budget, Aave Labs plans to request $25 million in stablecoins and 75,000 AAVE over the next year for the development and maintenance of: core protocol, GHO, user-facing applications (such as Aave Pro, Aave App), and developer tools (such as Aave Kit).

According to Cointelegraph, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) of the White House has completed its review of a proposal from the Department of Labor (DOL) regarding allowing 401(k) fiduciaries to include alternative assets (including digital assets) in the evaluation scope of retirement plans.OIRA marked the conclusion of this review as "change approved" and categorized the proposal as "economically significant." The Department of Labor is expected to release proposed rules next, initiating a 60-day public comment period, after which final rules are typically published following revisions. The completion of this review is a follow-up to the executive order issued by Trump on August 7, 2025.This executive order requires federal agencies to expand access to alternative assets in 401(k) plans, including gaining exposure to digital assets through specific investment tools, and mandates the Department of Labor to reassess regulations that restrict private equity, real estate, and digital assets from entering defined contribution plans, while also requiring the Treasury to collaborate with the SEC to support rule revisions.In May 2025, the Department of Labor rescinded a compliance guideline from the Biden administration that required fiduciaries to be "extremely cautious" when including cryptocurrencies in 401(k) plans, marking a fundamental shift in the federal government's attitude towards including digital assets in retirement plans.According to data from the Investment Company Institute, as of September 30, 2025, the financial assets in the U.S. retirement market have reached a record $48.1 trillion. Additionally, the Indiana state legislature passed a bill on February 25 requiring certain state retirement and savings plans to offer at least one cryptocurrency investment option by July 1, 2027.

According to Cointelegraph, the proposal supported by Trump to "allow cryptocurrencies and private equity to be included in 401(k) retirement plans" has passed White House review. The U.S. Department of Labor is expected to issue relevant rules soon.

This week, a compromise proposal regarding the yield section of the Clarity Act by U.S. Senators has sparked mixed reactions within the crypto industry. Coinbase has expressed dissatisfaction with the latest compromise text to the senator's staff but has not publicly stated opposition.The proposal was presented to stakeholders in the crypto industry on Monday, with some expressing dissatisfaction while others felt the outcome was better than expected. The proposal will instruct certain regulatory agencies to formulate rules to clarify the regulatory approach to yield-generating activities, but there are concerns that regulators may set subjective standards. Additionally, the text may limit companies' ability to tie rewards to the scale of stablecoin transactions.During this week's industry conference call, Coinbase had disagreements with other parties, with some companies believing that giving up certain stablecoin rewards is too costly, while others felt that losing the Clarity Act poses a greater risk to the overall legislative framework for the crypto industry. Previously, news related to this compromise proposal had impacted the market, with Circle's stock price dropping 20% on Tuesday and slightly rebounding on Wednesday.White House crypto advisor Patrick Witt criticized the related predictions on the X platform as "uninformed" and stated that "everything will be resolved." The final text is expected to be released this weekend or early next week.

According to a Reuters report, a senior Iranian official stated that Pakistan has submitted the proposals put forward by the United States to Iran, but the location for any talks between Iran and the United States aimed at ending the war has not yet been determined.

Gate announced the official integration with the prediction market platform Polymarket, and a new entry has been added in the App (version 8.12.5 and above), becoming the first centralized exchange (CEX) to integrate Polymarket, which is now in the public testing phase. Users can directly participate in prediction trading for hot events in sports, finance, and crypto by buying Yes/No shares, allowing them to earn profits based on the event outcomes.This integration retains the core mechanism of Polymarket while Gate introduces a "prediction mode + trading mode" dual structure, catering to both novice understanding and professional trading needs, and supports order books, candlestick charts, and various order types. In terms of participation pathways, users can trade directly with USDT using their exchange accounts or participate using USDC on the Polygon network through a Web3 wallet, providing a more flexible participation method to meet different user needs. Additionally, the platform offers quick trading and various types of event markets, further promoting the development of event-driven trading scenarios.Gate is also launching a limited-time event. From March 23 to 30, during the event period, users can submit prediction event proposals to share a prize pool of 1,000 GT. The platform has also introduced a first-time prediction compensation benefit to lower the threshold for initial participation.

Resolv Labs disclosed on platform X that the Resolv team has sent an on-chain message to the attacker's address, proposing to return 90% of the stolen funds (approximately 25 million USD in ETH) in exchange for keeping the remaining 10% as a settlement incentive, with a deadline of 72 hours. If the attacker does not respond within the specified time, Resolv will take escalated measures such as coordinating with centralized exchanges, cross-chain bridges, and infrastructure providers to freeze assets, publicly disclose relevant addresses and transaction traces, collaborate with blockchain analysis companies and law enforcement agencies, and take legal action.Previously, Resolv Labs updated on the security incident, stating that a malicious attacker illegally accessed Resolv's infrastructure through a stolen private key and minted approximately 80 million USD in uncollateralized USR, of which 9 million illegally minted USR have been destroyed.