Crypto Morning Brief: Crude oil prices surge above $100; major token unlocks scheduled this week for CONX, APT, STRK, and others
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Crypto Morning Brief: Crude oil prices surge above $100; major token unlocks scheduled this week for CONX, APT, STRK, and others
Shenzhen Longgang District plans to introduce measures to support the development of OpenClaw and OPC.
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Yesterday’s Market Highlights
Mojtaba Khamenei Elected Iran’s New Supreme Leader
According to JIN10 Data, in the early hours of today, Iran’s Assembly of Experts officially confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new Supreme Leader. Under Iran’s constitution, the Supreme Leader holds final decision-making authority over major national affairs and serves as Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s armed forces. Public records indicate Mojtaba Khamenei was born in 1969 and is the second son of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Brent Crude Up 14.65% Today; WTI Crude Up 16.85% Today
Brent crude rose 14.65% today, currently trading at USD 104.02 per barrel; WTI crude rose 16.85% today, currently trading at USD 106.8100 per barrel.
Earlier reports indicated Mojtaba Khamenei’s election as Iran’s new Supreme Leader.
U.S. Federal Judge Allows Plaintiffs in Binance Terror-Financing Lawsuit 60 Days to Refile Complaint
According to The Block, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas of the Southern District of New York previously dismissed a civil lawsuit seeking to hold Binance and its founder CZ liable for allegedly facilitating global terrorist attacks through their trading activities. However, the court’s ruling permits plaintiffs to file an amended complaint within 60 days, requiring more specific on-chain transaction and account-linking evidence. Previously, plaintiffs failed to demonstrate a direct causal link between Binance’s trading activities and specific terrorist attacks—such as fund flows, wallet ownership, or transaction timing—and further criticized the plaintiffs’ 891-page complaint as “manifestly excessive,” thus failing to meet evidentiary standards under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
Bybit Co-CEO Helen Liu to Step Down at End of April, Launching New Entrepreneurial Venture
Bybit announced that Co-CEO Helen Liu will officially step down on April 30, 2026, to pursue her personal entrepreneurial ambitions.
Helen Liu joined Bybit in 2020, serving successively as Vice President of Human Resources, Vice President of Marketing, Chief of Staff, and COO, before being promoted to Co-CEO in 2025. Over five years, she played a pivotal role in Bybit’s global expansion, helping grow the platform into a world-class digital asset exchange serving users across 181 countries and regions, with over 82 million users.
Following her departure, Bybit will continue to be led by co-founder and CEO Ben Zhou. The company stated it remains committed to innovation and long-term value creation.
Paradex Has “Quietly” Launched Its Token: Total Supply 1 Billion DIME, Current FDV ~$43 Million
According to CoinGecko data, Paradex—a perpetual decentralized exchange (DEX) protocol—has “quietly” launched its native token DIME, with a total supply of one billion tokens. Its current fully diluted valuation (FDV) stands at approximately $43 million. The token has not yet been listed on any major exchanges. Paradex’s total value locked (TVL) has reached roughly $3.02 billion.
OpenClaw Founder: The So-Called “OpenClaw Official Weibo Account” Is Not Official and Is Not Under His Control
Peter Steinberger, founder of OpenClaw, responded on X today to a user inquiry asking whether he was aware of OpenClaw’s newly launched official Weibo account: “I have never used Weibo—the so-called ‘official Weibo account’ is not under my control.”
Weibo user “Afternoon Nap” posted in response: “I asked around, and was told the materials came from the person in charge of the China region within their project team.” Steinberger replied: “If it’s not under my control, how can it be called the ‘official Weibo account’?”
To date, neither the official Weibo platform nor the “OpenClaw Official Account” has issued any public statement on this matter.
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology Issues Security Risk Alert for OpenClaw Open-Source AI Agent
According to The Paper, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities Information Sharing Platform recently issued a security risk alert regarding the OpenClaw open-source AI agent. Monitoring revealed that certain OpenClaw instances—when deployed with default or misconfigured settings—pose significant security risks, potentially enabling cyberattacks and data breaches. Relevant organizations and users are advised to thoroughly assess public exposure, permission configurations, and credential management when deploying or using OpenClaw; disable unnecessary public access; strengthen identity authentication, access control, data encryption, and security auditing mechanisms; and continuously monitor official security advisories and hardening recommendations to mitigate potential cybersecurity threats.
Shenzhen Longgang District Proposes Support Measures for OpenClaw & OPC Development
According to JIN10 Data, the Longgang District Artificial Intelligence (Robotics) Office of Shenzhen Municipality has recently released the “Draft Measures for Supporting OpenClaw & OPC Development in Shenzhen Longgang District” for public consultation.
The draft proposes encouraging market-oriented, professional platforms to launch “Lobster Service Zones,” offering free OpenClaw deployment services, with qualified providers eligible for subsidies;
Supporting development and promotion of OpenClaw-type intelligent agent tools. Entities contributing critical code to mainstream international communities, publishing Longgang-district-industry-specific skill packages on skill-trading platforms, or developing applications integrating OpenClaw with embodied intelligent devices may receive subsidies of up to RMB 2 million upon verification;
Focusing on smart manufacturing, smart governance, smart parks, and smart healthcare, Longgang District will annually select a cohort of high-innovation, high-impact OpenClaw deep-application projects, awarding them the title “Longgang District OpenClaw Application Demonstration Project” and providing a one-time subsidy equal to 30% of actual investment, capped at RMB 1 million.
HCMC Approves Establishment of VND 5 Trillion Venture Fund, Prioritizing Investment in AI and Blockchain
According to Startupresearcher, Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) has approved the establishment of a major new venture capital fund. The fund aims to raise VND 5 trillion (approximately USD 190 million) by 2035 to foster HCMC’s technology ecosystem. Priority investment areas include artificial intelligence and blockchain digital technologies, semiconductors, and renewable energy. A consortium comprising Vingroup, Sovico Group, VinaCapital, FPT Corporation, and Lotte Ventures Vietnam has already formed to participate in the fund.
Michael Saylor Re-posts Bitcoin Tracker Update, Likely to Buy More Bitcoin Next Week
Michael Saylor, Founder and Executive Chairman of Strategy, re-posted information about the Bitcoin Tracker on X, writing: “The Second Century Begins.”
Based on prior patterns, Strategy consistently discloses its Bitcoin purchases the day after such announcements.
This Week: Major Token Unlocks for CONX, APT, STRK, and Others
Token Unlocks data shows major token unlocks scheduled this week for CONX, APT, STRK, and others:
- CONX: 1.32 million tokens unlock on March 15, valued at ~$15 million, representing 1.54% of circulating supply;
- APT: 11.31 million tokens unlock on March 12, valued at ~$10.56 million, representing 0.69% of circulating supply;
- STRK: 127 million tokens unlock on March 15, valued at ~$4.85 million, representing 4.40% of circulating supply;
- LINEA: 1.38 billion tokens unlock on March 10, valued at ~$4.24 million, representing 5.62% of circulating supply;
- SEI: 55.56 million tokens unlock on March 15, valued at ~$3.49 million, representing 1.00% of circulating supply;
- MOVE: 164.58 million tokens unlock on March 9, valued at ~$3.38 million, representing 5.18% of circulating supply;
- CHEEL: 6.42 million tokens unlock on March 13, valued at ~$2.56 million, representing 0.83% of circulating supply;
- XCN: 296.38 million tokens unlock on March 15, valued at ~$1.4 million, representing 0.79% of circulating supply;
- IO: 13.29 million tokens unlock on March 11, valued at ~$1.35 million, representing 4.37% of circulating supply;
- ME: 10.73 million tokens unlock on March 10, valued at ~$1.18 million, representing 2.26% of circulating supply;
- PEAQ: 84.84 million tokens unlock on March 12, valued at ~$1.15 million, representing 4.44% of circulating supply.
Market Data
Recommended Reading
Culper Research: Why We Remain Firmly Short ETH
This article analyzes core challenges facing Ethereum (ETH), particularly the impact of the Fusaka upgrade scheduled for December 2025 on its blockchain economic model. Authored by prominent short-selling firm Culper Research, the piece argues that on-chain metrics for ETH reflect illusory growth, largely driven by address poisoning and wallet dusting attacks. It further notes sharply declining gas fees, reduced validator rewards, talent attrition across the ecosystem, and forecasts continued downward pressure on ETH’s price.
This article details Ethereum founder Vitalik’s profound reflection on Ethereum’s present state and future trajectory. He observes that the Ethereum community has long suffered from “path dependency”—incrementally optimizing the existing ecosystem rather than rethinking fundamentals from first principles. Vitalik urges greater boldness and openness at the application layer and in Ethereum’s interfaces with the external world, calling for a redefinition of Ethereum’s value and strategic direction. He stresses that privacy and censorship resistance remain non-negotiable core attributes, while advocating exploration of new possibilities in DeFi, social applications, identity, and AI.
Those Who Hate Bitcoin Are “Plundering” the World via Private Credit
This article discusses the systemic risks of private credit and its impact on the global economy and ordinary workers. It argues that although private credit appears stable, it conceals massive systemic vulnerabilities—its core flaw lies in the asymmetrical distribution of returns and costs. Private credit’s operational model externalizes costs onto ordinary workers while channeling returns to a small group of capital managers. The article also highlights how private credit investments in AI could exacerbate labor displacement risks.
When OpenClaw Meets Binance: A Step-by-Step Guide to Unlocking Your First Crypto Skill Pack
This article introduces Binance Skills Hub—a suite of AI-powered skill packs designed to equip everyday users with professional cryptocurrency trading and risk management capabilities. It details the functionality, installation process, and real-world use cases of these skill packs, emphasizing critical security considerations when using API keys.
Profit Surge, Sentiment at Rock Bottom: The Real State of Crypto Amid $6 Billion Token Unlocks
This article analyzes the current state and future trends of the crypto industry. Despite fear sentiment hitting historic lows, industry profitability continues rising. The piece examines the evolution of crypto revenues, capital stickiness, and competitive moats; analyzes growth dynamics across decentralized exchanges, stablecoin issuers, and trading-focused applications; reflects critically on shortcomings in token valuation and governance rights; and outlines future directions for technological and business-model innovation in crypto.
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