Hyperliquid rolls out Mobile App on Google Play

Hyperliquid released mobile app on Google Play as an initial MVP, marking one of the first steps beyond existing web-based experience. For now, the app is available on Android and is being rolled out in a limited testing phase.

The first version is narrow in scope, with notifications for fills as its main live feature, as the team is prioritizing core trading alerts before expanding functionality.

👉 x.com/HyperliquidNews/status/2039304022134341837

Polymarket has transitioned into a fully fee-based model

Starting March 30, Polymarket officially extended its taker fee to virtually all trading categories — politics, finance, economics, culture, weather, and technology — leaving only geopolitics exempt.

On April 1, the platform generated approximately $927K in fees, implying an annualized revenue run rate of around $338M — with some estimates suggesting it could surpass $400M if current activity sustains.

Phantom has expanded its cash features for U.S. users

Starting now, U.S. users can fund Phantom accounts through bank transfer, direct deposit, Apple Pay, or debit card at a 1:1 USD-to-CASH rate with no Phantom fees, while wire transfers of up to $1 million are also supported.

The update moves Phantom further beyond a crypto wallet, positioning it as a broader consumer finance app for spending, transfers, and token purchases.

👉 phantom.com/learn/blog/us-open-access

​​Biggest hacks and exploits by funds lost in 2026

Yesterday’s Drift Protocol exploit became the defining security event of 2026, far surpassing all other exploits year-to-date combined. This breakdown tracks the year’s biggest hacks and exploits by funds lost across the industry.

​​Where value was lost in 2026: Top 10 Worst Performers

Q1 saw massive value destruction, with some losing over 90% of their valuation. In total, billions in fully diluted value were wiped out as prices collapsed and investor sentiment weakened.

Safe (SAFE) launches beta of its security network - Safenet

Safenet is designed to validate transactions before they are executed, as the non-custodial wallet provider pushes deeper into crypto security infrastructure. It aims to reduce transaction risks such as phishing, malicious contracts, and operational mistakes.

The launch also gives SAFE token holders a new utility: they can now delegate to genesis validators and earn staking rewards for helping secure the network.

👉 x.com/safe/status/2039644935864123775?s=20

​​Predictfun Secures Strategic Backing to Scale Prediction Markets

Predictfun has raised a strategic round backed by YZi Labs and Susquehanna Crypto. YZi Labs will drive growth via distribution, ecosystem access, and expertise, while Susquehanna Crypto will enhance liquidity, market quality, and price discovery across onchain venues.

The platform is expanding beyond BNB Chain with cross-chain deposits, smart wallets, and yield on positions. Predictfun has matched over 4M orders and surpassed $1.8B in volume, with YZi Labs reaffirming strong conviction in prediction markets.

👉 x.com/predictdotfun/status/2039689410380509507?s=20

Pumpfun Backs Pumpcade With $1M Pre-Seed for Livestream Prediction Markets

Pumpfun has led a $1M pre-seed round in Pumpcade, a platform that lets users create prediction markets in livestream chats. Foundation Capital and angel investor RadioSolace also participated. The funding will support team growth and a go-to-market push ahead of public beta.

About. Pumpcade turns any topic, from crypto prices to live sports, into fast, gamified markets, compressing the lifecycle to 60 seconds–30 minutes. It also offers one-click market creation and debit card onboarding for non-crypto users.

Since January, Pumpcade’s private beta attracted 500 users generating thousands of testnet markets. Open beta is planned for Q2 2026, with mainnet afterward. Market resolution relies on “direct official API calls or deterministic data,” cutting disputes.

👉 x.com/pumpcade/status/2039704431294288282?s=20

Meet Parlay – Progressive Prediction Market. Testnet Launch & Predictions Tournament

Parlay, the world’s first progressive prediction market, kicks off a $50,000 tournament for 2,000 users. The event runs until mainnet launch, after which top leaderboard users receive USDT starting balances. Rankings combine skill (80%) and engagement (20%).

About. Parlay lets users stack multiple BTC price predictions into a single bet with instant settlement. The platform offers streak multipliers up to 613x, dynamic yield pools, and built-in revenue sharing. Players can also access daily social tasks, tiered referrals, and Flash/Moon/Mega jackpots.

The tournament uses Parlay’s testnet freeroll ecosystem, allowing users to start with P 50, compete for real USDT, and earn rewards that roll over to the mainnet.

👉 x.com/Parlay_Money/status/2039690102989898067?s=20

​​Cryptomarket Check-In. Major Events & Headlines

Institutional capital, AI infrastructure, and tokenized systems continue driving convergence between crypto, traditional finance, and next-gen digital economies.

🔎 Recent Updates & Developments

– OpenAI raised $122B at an $852B valuation, scaling to $2B monthly revenue and 900M+ weekly users

– Mistral secured $830M to build NVIDIA-powered AI data centers, strengthening Europe’s AI stack

– Drift Protocol was exploited for ~$270M, highlighting ongoing DeFi security risks

– Aave V4 launched on Ethereum, introducing modular liquidity and advanced risk isolation

– Gnosis and Zisk introduced Ethereum Economic Zone to unify mainnet and L2 ecosystems

– Binance is testing prediction markets inside its app, expanding into new trading verticals

– Ripple partnered with Convera to scale blockchain-based cross-border payments

– Polymarket transitioned to a full fee model, expanding monetization across its platform

​​Telegram Wallet integrates Lighter to roll out perp trading

Via this integration, Telegram Wallet aims to bring leveraged derivatives to 150M+ users inside the messaging platform. The new feature allows users trade 50+ markets in Telegram, including crypto, tokenized commodities, and stocks, with up to 50x leverage.

👉 x.com/wallet_tg/status/2039674441186308357?s=20

Tether is finalizing its staggering fundraising at a $500B valuation

The reported valuation sits far above USDT’s circulating supply and reflects Tether’s business expansion beyond stablecoin issuance, including investments in Bitcoin mining, payment infrastructure and blockchain projects.

Tether’s funding round has entered final stage, with investors left two weeks to commit as the company pushes ahead with the most ambitious fundraise in crypto.

👉 theinformation.com/articles/tether-makes-final-push-fundraising-500-billion-valuation

Medvi became the first ever vibecoded billion-dollar firm

Medvi, a telehealth startup selling GLP-1 weight-loss treatments, is emerging as one of the most striking AI-era growth stories after reportedly reaching $401M in 2025 sales with just two employees.

Founded by Matthew Gallagher with about $20,000 and built using more than a dozen AI tools, the company is now on track for $1.8B in 2026 revenue, serving ~250K customers while posting a 16.2% net margin last year.

What makes the story stand out is how lean the business is: AI reportedly handled coding, ads, copy, customer service, and analytics, while outside partners managed doctors, prescriptions, pharmacy fulfillment, and compliance. In other words, Medvi looks less like a traditional startup and more like a tiny team using AI and outsourcing to build a very large business, very quickly.

👉 nytimes.com/2026/04/02/technology/ai-billion-dollar-company-medvi.html

​​New Generation of Apps Bringing Stablecoin Payments to Users

From global dollar accounts to instant transfers and payout rails, stablecoin apps are expanding the way users interact with money onchain. This post maps some of the key platforms pushing that trend forward.

​​Top DeFi Protocols by Fees Generated in Q1 2026

In DeFi, protocols charge fees for using services like swaps or lending. These fees, often small, are paid to liquidity providers or directed to a protocol's treasury. With high trading volumes, fees can add up significantly making the projects financially healthy and profitable.

​​Inside the Drift Hack: Ecosystem Impact

The Drift hack didn’t stop at one protocol — its shockwave spread across a growing list of apps, vaults, and strategies built around its liquidity. This breakdown shows how one of 2026’s biggest exploits quickly turned into an ecosystem-wide event.

Circle Enters Wrapped BTC Market with cirBTC Launch Plans

Circle Internet Group is expanding beyond stablecoins with plans to launch its own wrapped Bitcoin token, cirBTC. The asset will be backed 1:1 by BTC and aims to deliver enhanced utility for institutional players across DeFi and trading ecosystems.

cirBTC is positioned as an “institutional-grade” wrapped BTC, targeting OTC desks, market makers, and lending protocols. It will integrate with Circle’s infrastructure, including its Arc Layer 1 blockchain and Circle Mint, with initial deployment on Ethereum and Arc.

The move places Circle in direct competition with existing solutions like Wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) and cbBTC, as the firm aims to establish cirBTC as a neutral and secure global standard amid rising concerns around centralized control in current offerings.

This marks another step in Circle’s broader product expansion beyond USDC and EURC, alongside initiatives like tokenized funds and its upcoming Arc ecosystem.

👉 theblock.co/post/396275/circle-plans-wrapped-bitcoin-token-cirbtc

OpenAI Acquires TBPN, a Fast-Growing AI Talk Show

OpenAI has acquired Technology Business Programming Network (TBPN), a fast-growing daily AI talk show averaging ~70K viewers per episode and generating over $5M in ad revenue, with projections exceeding $30M in 2026.

About. TBPN features long-form streams with guests from major tech firms like Meta, Microsoft, and Palantir Technologies, becoming a key hub for real-time AI and builder-focused discussions.

The show will continue operating independently, maintaining its editorial voice while gaining resources and scale under OpenAI.

This move shows OpenAI building a native media channel to strengthen its communication and position during a major AI adoption cycle, rather than relying on traditional PR playbooks.

👉 openai.com/index/openai-acquires-tbpn

Ethereum Foundation Hits 70K ETH Staked with $93M Fresh Deposit

The Ethereum Foundation has staked an additional $93M in Ethereum, bringing its total staked position to ~$143M (~69,500 ETH), just shy of its 70,000 ETH target announced earlier this year.

The latest 45,034 ETH deposit was executed in multiple batches, finalizing a multi-month strategy to convert idle treasury holdings into yield-generating assets. The funds were sent to the Ethereum Beacon Chain deposit contract.

At current staking yields (~2.7%–3.8% APY), the position could generate ~$4M–$5M annually. While modest compared to ~$100M in yearly expenses, it allows the foundation to generate income without selling ETH.

This move reflects a broader shift from treasury liquidations toward sustainable yield strategies, although over 100K ETH still remains unstaked, leaving room for further expansion.

👉 coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/03/ethereum-foundation-stakes-another-usd93-million-ether

​​MAJOR UPCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL!

A full list of Major Upcoming Events, to be updated
👉 https://cryptodiffer.com/events