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Jason Wu
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On-chain analytics, DeFi protocols, and token launches. Ran a validator node before getting into journalism. Reads Etherscan for breakfast.

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Data from CoinGlass on April 1, 2026, shows a group of highly profitable traders on the Hyperliquid exchange holding a net long position on XRP, suggesting a bullish outlook for the asset.

Whale wallets net over $1.9 million long on XRP in April

Data from CoinGlass on April 1, 2026, shows a group of highly profitable traders on the Hyperliquid exchange holding a net long position on XRP, suggesting a bullish outlook for the asset.

The Qubic network has enabled native Dogecoin (DOGE) mining on its infrastructure using ASICs, which are separate from the CPUs and GPUs used for its Aigarth AI engine, allowing both mining and AI training to run at full capacity simultaneously.

Qubic Activates DOGE Mining on ASICs With 0 Impact to AI Engine

The Qubic network has enabled native Dogecoin (DOGE) mining on its infrastructure using ASICs, which are separate from the CPUs and GPUs used for its Aigarth AI engine, allowing both mining and AI training to run at full capacity simultaneously.

Gnosis is promoting the concept of its governance chain becoming a native Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) via a DAO vote, as part of its strategy for the 'Ethereum Economic Zone' (EEZ).

Gnosis proposes DAO vote for 1 native Ethereum L2 integration

Gnosis is promoting the concept of its governance chain becoming a native Ethereum Layer 2 (L2) via a DAO vote, as part of its strategy for the 'Ethereum Economic Zone' (EEZ).

The price of the MORPHO token increased by 15% on April 1, 2026, after the Morpho protocol launched a new vault for PayPal's pyUSD stablecoin.

Morpho price jumps 15% on pyUSD vault launch

The price of the MORPHO token increased by 15% on April 1, 2026, after the Morpho protocol launched a new vault for PayPal's pyUSD stablecoin.

The BNB Chain ecosystem shows mixed signals with a strong rally in AI and meme coins while the DeFi sector reels from the multi-million dollar Resolv exploit.

BNB Chain sees 3 tokens rally over 27% on AI and meme coin hype

The BNB Chain ecosystem shows mixed signals with a strong rally in AI and meme coins while the DeFi sector reels from the multi-million dollar Resolv exploit.

Solana's price bounced 5.3% from its March 29 low to 84.47 on April 1, 2026, amid technical indicators suggesting a potential turning point.

Solana gains 5.3% to test resistance after recent lows

Solana's price bounced 5.3% from its March 29 low to 84.47 on April 1, 2026, amid technical indicators suggesting a potential turning point.

On April 1, 2026, Dogecoin's official X account announced a fake corporate rebrand as an April Fools' Day stunt, which included retiring its Shiba Inu mascot and renaming fans 'Stakeholders'.

Dogecoin holds steady after 1 April Fools' rebrand stunt

On April 1, 2026, Dogecoin's official X account announced a fake corporate rebrand as an April Fools' Day stunt, which included retiring its Shiba Inu mascot and renaming fans 'Stakeholders'.

XRP closed the first quarter of 2026 with its biggest quarterly loss since 2018.

XRP Ends Q1 With Biggest Loss in 8 Years

XRP closed the first quarter of 2026 with its biggest quarterly loss since 2018.

The Qubic protocol is scheduled to launch its mainnet for Dogecoin (DOGE) mining on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Dogecoin holds near $0.20 as Qubic mainnet launch approaches

The Qubic protocol is scheduled to launch its mainnet for Dogecoin (DOGE) mining on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Crypto media company Bankless is conducting an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its equity shares on the Canton Network.

Bankless to offer 1st tokenized equity shares on Canton Network

Crypto media company Bankless is conducting an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of its equity shares on the Canton Network.

On April 1, 2026, the price of the SEI token increased by over 10%, driven by aggressive buying activity near local lows and supported by rising trading volume.

SEI token price climbs over 10% on rising volume

On April 1, 2026, the price of the SEI token increased by over 10%, driven by aggressive buying activity near local lows and supported by rising trading volume.

A classic bearish chart pattern on Ethereum's 12-hour chart threatens to send the price of ETH down by nearly 20% to $1,570.

Ethereum price risks 20% drop to $1,570 on bearish chart pattern

A classic bearish chart pattern on Ethereum's 12-hour chart threatens to send the price of ETH down by nearly 20% to $1,570.

On April 1, 2026, a Google AI whitepaper was published that reportedly cited Algorand (ALGO) as an example of post-quantum computing, which coincided with a 24% price increase for the ALGO token.

Algorand (ALGO) jumps 24% after Google AI whitepaper citation

On April 1, 2026, a Google AI whitepaper was published that reportedly cited Algorand (ALGO) as an example of post-quantum computing, which coincided with a 24% price increase for the ALGO token.

The Qubic network has reportedly executed a 51% attack on the Monero network and is now using the captured computing power to mine Dogecoin.

Qubic network claims 51% of Monero hashrate, begins mining Dogecoin

The Qubic network has reportedly executed a 51% attack on the Monero network and is now using the captured computing power to mine Dogecoin.

On April 1, 2026, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens from its escrow accounts as part of its scheduled monthly release program.

Ripple unlocks 1 billion XRP in its scheduled April escrow release

On April 1, 2026, Ripple unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens from its escrow accounts as part of its scheduled monthly release program.

At the EthCC conference in Cannes, Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl, presented a phased investment roadmap for the tokenization market, which is projected to reach nearly $19 trillion by 2033.

Grayscale sees $19T tokenization wave boosting ETH, AVAX later

At the EthCC conference in Cannes, Grayscale's Head of Research, Zach Pandl, presented a phased investment roadmap for the tokenization market, which is projected to reach nearly $19 trillion by 2033.

On April 1, 2026, the cryptocurrency market experienced a rally where Bitcoin's price surpassed $69,000 and altcoins, led by Algorand, saw double-digit percentage surges.

Algorand Leads Altcoin Rally With Double-Digit Gains as Bitcoin Tops $69K

On April 1, 2026, the cryptocurrency market experienced a rally where Bitcoin's price surpassed $69,000 and altcoins, led by Algorand, saw double-digit percentage surges.

On April 1, 2026, reports claimed the Ethereum blockchain was fundamentally compromised, triggering a massive sell-off in the DeFi ecosystem before the report's veracity was clarified.

Ethereum drops 8% in minutes on false 2026 blockchain hack report

On April 1, 2026, reports claimed the Ethereum blockchain was fundamentally compromised, triggering a massive sell-off in the DeFi ecosystem before the report's veracity was clarified.

On April 1, 2026, wallets belonging to Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin became active, attracting community attention amid an ETH price increase of nearly 8% since the start of the week.

Ethereum gains 8% as Vitalik Buterin wallets move on April 1

On April 1, 2026, wallets belonging to Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin became active, attracting community attention amid an ETH price increase of nearly 8% since the start of the week.

A research paper from Google Quantum AI identified the Cardano (ADA) blockchain as the second-most prepared for future quantum-computer attacks, based on its readiness to upgrade to post-quantum cryptography.

Cardano Ranks as 2nd Most Quantum-Ready Blockchain in Google Study

A research paper from Google Quantum AI identified the Cardano (ADA) blockchain as the second-most prepared for future quantum-computer attacks, based on its readiness to upgrade to post-quantum cryptography.

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