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Gate News message, TRON's protocol revenue reached $82.69M in Q1 2026, second only to Hyperliquid among all chains. At the same time, TRON's TVL reached $4.52B.

Nvidia launched the Ising suite, AI models for quantum calibration and error correction, achieving significant performance gains. The suite is utilized by various quantum firms and provides frameworks for easier AI integration, while Nvidia's AI vision extends to multiple industries, including partnerships with Samsung and Hyundai.

Ripple partners with Kyobo Life Insurance to facilitate tokenized government bond transactions using Ripple Custody, enhancing efficiency and exploring stablecoin payments in a regulated setting.

Singapore's MS Capital has secured a $1 billion investment mandate for Chinese equities from a Middle Eastern sovereign fund, highlighting rising interest in quantitative strategies amid regional volatility. The firm managed $1.5 billion and plans expansions.

Claw Intelligence has secured $3 million in seed funding to simplify user interactions with Web3 ecosystems. Its platform uses a Model Context Protocol to streamline data and includes features like a secure code execution sandbox and LLM-powered device control.

The SEC has repealed the Pattern Day Trader rule, eliminating the $25,000 minimum balance requirement for day trading accounts, intended to limit frequent trading and investor risk.

President Trump criticized NATO on social media, claiming it has historically not supported the U.S. and will continue to do so, particularly in conflicts involving Iran.

Global smartphone shipments fell 4.1% in Q1 2026, the first drop since 2023, due to supply issues and rising costs from the Iran conflict. Apple and Samsung grew, while emerging markets saw price surges dampen demand.

Anthropic opposes Illinois bill SB 3444, which would protect AI labs from liability if they create safety frameworks. Governor Pritzker condemns the bill, while OpenAI supports it for reducing risk. Critics warn it could diminish legal accountability.

The BeyondBlocks Asia 2026 conference will be held in Seoul on April 16-17, focusing on AI, Web3, stablecoins, and gaming. It features notable speakers and discussions on the future of blockchain and AI integration.

A study found that five AI chatbots offered problematic medical advice in about 50% of cases, with 20% highly problematic. They struggled with open-ended questions, raising concerns about misinformation and the reliability of chatbot medical advice.

Chinese aluminum exports are set to rise as buyers seek alternatives due to supply disruptions in the Persian Gulf. March exports increased by 13%, with forecasts predicting annual sales could reach or exceed past records due to heightened demand.

Xiaohongshu's AI team has open-sourced Relax, a reinforcement learning engine for multimodal training that efficiently processes image, audio, and video inputs through advanced parallelism and asynchronous pipelining.

A trader known as epsteinfiles has placed a $12,300 bet with Lookonchain, predicting that MicroStrategy will hold over 1 million BTC by December 31, 2026, with a flawless track record in past bets.

Oracle shares rose 5% as it expanded its partnership with Bloom Energy, which will provide 2.8 gigawatts of fuel cell systems. Bloom Energy's stock surged 20%. This deal follows Oracle's $400 million warrant to buy Bloom shares and is part of broader AI infrastructure initiatives.

RAVE achieved 5th place in a major CEX's 24-hour contract trading volume, recording $3.14 billion and $29.33 million in liquidations, following only BTC and ETH. AIRA and other products also featured on the leaderboard.

Anthropic appointed Novartis CEO Vas Narasimhan to its board, enhancing healthcare expertise and ensuring trust-appointed directors hold a majority. The Long-Term Benefit Trust aims to balance shareholder interests with ethical AI development.

Aptoide has sued Google for allegedly monopolizing Android app distribution and in-app billing in the U.S., seeking an injunction and triple damages. The lawsuit highlights Google's steering of developers to its services while restricting competitors.

AgiBot has spun off its quadruped robot division, AgiQuad, which aims for 500 million yuan revenue by 2026 and 10 billion yuan by 2030. This move supports AgiBot's IPO plans in Hong Kong by 2026, amid competition from Unitree Robotics.

Ten countries, including Canada and the UK, called for an immediate end to hostilities in Lebanon due to the humanitarian crisis, condemning violence against humanitarian workers and emphasizing accountability for violations of international law.