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According to Fortune, American public safety AI company Peregrine Technologies has completed a $250 million Series D funding round, achieving a valuation of $6.8 billion, nearly tripling from the previous $2.5 billion valuation in just 15 months. This round was led by existing investors including Sequoia Capital.Peregrine's core product is a government data integration platform that unifies existing city data such as police records, 911 logs, license databases, sensor data, and emergency management systems for real-time retrieval. It also features built-in role-based access control and complete audit tracking, while the platform itself does not collect or hold any data. Currently, the platform serves over 400 law enforcement agencies, covering approximately 125 million people in North America, and is operating security integration centers for 8 of the 11 host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Co-founder and CEO Nick Noone previously led Palantir's special operations business, including the intelligence platform tracking ISIS; co-founder and CTO Ben Rudolph previously built data infrastructure at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The company stated that the new funds will be used for product development, expanding the engineering and implementation teams, international expansion, and employee mobility arrangements. Noone indicated that they have not yet decided whether to pursue an IPO but are preparing internal infrastructure for a potential listing.The government AI market is estimated to be valued at approximately $25 billion by 2025 and is expected to grow to $109 billion by 2035. However, the ongoing civil liberties controversies surrounding AI law enforcement monitoring remain a persistent challenge for Peregrine.

The People's Bank of China, the National Development and Reform Commission, the Financial Regulatory Administration, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government issued the "Offshore Financial Action Plan for the Development of Shanghai International Financial Center," which points out that relying on the international operation center of the digital renminbi, it is necessary to build and operate the cross-border, offshore, and blockchain infrastructure of the digital renminbi under the premise of safety and controllability, steadily promote the interconnection with overseas financial infrastructure, and steadily advance the application and scenario expansion of the digital renminbi in offshore business.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. government's export controls and access restrictions on Anthropic's models Fable 5 / Mythos 5 partly stem from Amazon's cybersecurity research and AWS CEO Andy Jassy's communications with the White House.It is reported that the research submitted by Amazon indicated that through a series of prompt tests, researchers were able to induce Fable 5 to output sensitive information that could potentially be used for cyberattacks, raising security concerns. Subsequently, Andy Jassy reported the relevant findings to the U.S. government, prompting the White House to take further restrictive measures, including banning foreign users from accessing the model.At the same time, former U.S. Department of Commerce official Kate Koren revealed that the White House's existing policy stance on Anthropic may also have influenced this decision-making judgment, as there are differences between Anthropic and the White House on AI safety boundary issues, including the refusal to use the model for large-scale surveillance or lethal autonomous weapon systems. Although both sides had eased tensions and expanded cooperation earlier this year, this incident may once again exacerbate the strained relationship.

Marc Andreessen, co-founder of the venture capital firm a16z, published an article outlining his stance on AI regulation by the U.S. government. He stated that if so-called regulation means creating complex rules by people who do not understand the technology, suppressing innovation through layers of approval and compliance requirements, and ultimately becoming a tool for large enterprises to consolidate market positions and hinder newcomers, then he will firmly oppose such regulation.In his view, excessive regulation often leads to startups being crushed by cumbersome procedures and high compliance costs, causing innovative talent to flow to more open markets, while regulatory agencies themselves continue to expand, ultimately deviating from their original goals.Andreessen specifically criticized the regulatory mindset centered on the "precautionary principle," arguing that if this concept is amplified indefinitely, it could lead society to reject new technologies out of fear of potential risks. Many regulatory measures often arrive late, after fundamental changes in technology and industry have already occurred, making it difficult to address real issues and potentially becoming obstacles to innovative development. He also attributed the relatively lagging state of technological innovation in Europe in recent years to a culture of excessive regulation, believing that regulation should not become a moat to protect vested interests and raise market entry barriers.However, Andreessen emphasized that he does not oppose all forms of regulation. On the contrary, he supports rules that can build market trust, ensure public safety, and maintain fair competition. For example, preventing AI from faking voices to commit financial fraud, preventing deepfake content from interfering with elections, preventing technology from being used to harm vulnerable groups, and ensuring that consumers and businesses can safely use new technologies.In his view, reasonable regulation is like guardrails on a highway and a braking system in a car; it does not hinder technological progress but rather allows innovation to develop in a faster and more sustainable manner. Andreessen stated that what is truly worth pursuing is not "zero regulation" or "heavy regulation," but finding a balance between innovative vitality and social trust, which is also his unwavering stance.Previously, the U.S. government forcibly "recalled" commercial models due to jailbreak risks, leading Anthropic to take Fable 5 offline overnight and publicly protest.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Florida has launched a fierce attack in an increasingly intense protest against the so-called safety flaws of artificial intelligence chatbots, becoming the first state to sue OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman.The lawsuit filed by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday claims that OpenAI and Altman were aware of the safety risks associated with their products but ignored warnings that could harm users.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman published five operational principles under his personal signature and stated that in certain future periods, user access to model capabilities may be tightened for safety considerations, in order to strike a balance between empowerment and system resilience.Altman stated that key AI decisions should be driven by democratic processes and should not be determined solely by laboratories. He defended OpenAI's increased investment in computing power, the construction of data centers, and vertical integration strategies. He also mentioned potential challenges such as strong models possibly lowering the biological risk threshold, and reiterated OpenAI's continued iterative deployment strategy.

According to The Information, Anthropic and OpenAI have both experienced security incidents, raising market concerns about the safety of AI models themselves.Currently, Anthropic is investigating potential unauthorized access to its Claude Mythos model by users. Almost simultaneously, OpenAI was also reported to have accidentally exposed several unreleased models in its Codex application. Industry opinions indicate that these vulnerability incidents have intensified scrutiny on the security governance capabilities of AI companies and reflect that the security systems of current AI technology still need improvement as it rapidly develops. Analysts believe that even AI model providers that focus on cybersecurity capabilities face significant security challenges themselves. As AI is gradually used to defend against cyberattacks, issues related to platform security and access control have also become critical risk points.

Gate released its latest transparency report, with a simultaneous strengthening of its financial management and security systems. Against the backdrop of market fluctuations, Yu Bi Bao and on-chain earnings have achieved dual growth in user and fund scale, with on-chain earnings holding 3,084 BTC and 175,700 ETH, both reaching historical highs; the ETF business's trading volume in March exceeded 18 billion USDT, with continuous improvement in ecological participation.In terms of security and transparency, the platform's latest overall reserve coverage rate reached 122%, with a BTC reserve rate as high as 147%, and various assets maintaining excess reserves, further enhancing risk resistance capabilities. Additionally, in the RootData exchange transparency ranking, Gate ranked second globally, with its comprehensive strength continuously validated by the market. Furthermore, Gate continues to expand its global influence, partnering with the F1 Red Bull Racing team to host an F1 Japan Grand Prix viewing event in March, deepening brand connections and user engagement through high-profile collaborations. Gate has formed a synergistic effect in the growth of financial management scale, continuous improvement in transparency, and global brand expansion, further consolidating its leading position in the industry.

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Avihu Levy of StarkWare published a research proposal titled "Quantum-Safe Bitcoin Transactions Without Soft Forks," proposing a quantum-safe Bitcoin scheme called QSB.This scheme aims to enable Bitcoin transactions to resist quantum computing attacks without changing the core rules of Bitcoin. QSB replaces the elliptic curve security mechanism with hash-based assumptions, shifting security to hash preimage resistance to defend against the threat of Shor's algorithm. The scheme operates within the existing script limitations of Bitcoin and does not require consensus changes or soft forks.However, QSB transactions exceed the standard relay strategy limitations and cannot propagate through the network under default settings; they need to be submitted directly to miners through services like Slipstream. The paper estimates that the cost of generating valid transactions using cloud GPUs is approximately $75 to $150. The complete transaction assembly and broadcasting of the project have not yet been demonstrated on-chain.

According to Bloomberg, the Irish government officially launched the testing phase of the digital wallet on April 3 local time, which includes an age verification feature.According to a statement from the Irish Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, this digital ID will support age verification on social media platforms, aiming to protect children and adolescents from online harm.

Brazilian President Lula has signed Law No. 15,358, which explicitly incorporates seized cryptocurrency assets during law enforcement into the public safety funding system for expenditures such as police equipment, intelligence operations, and personnel training.The law allows for the temporary use of relevant cryptocurrency assets prior to final conviction with court approval. The new regulations also significantly expand the powers of judicial authorities, allowing them to freeze, block, or confiscate cryptocurrency assets during the investigation phase, including restricting access to exchange accounts, digital wallets, and related platforms. Once convicted, the individuals involved will be permanently deprived of the ability to use the formal financial system and cryptocurrency systems. Additionally, the law categorizes the use of encrypted communication tools or privacy technologies to conceal criminal activities as an aggravating circumstance, promotes cross-border asset recovery and intelligence sharing, and establishes a national database to integrate the financial structures of criminal organizations. Analysts believe that this initiative marks Brazil's shift of cryptocurrency assets from potential reserve tools to law enforcement resources, strengthening the crackdown on organized crime (such as PCC and Comando Vermelho) while advancing the judicial system's regulatory and disposal capabilities regarding digital assets.

According to the Securities Times, recently, the download and usage of the OpenClaw ("Little Lobster") application have been booming. In this regard, People's Finance learned from the Hong Kong Digital Policy Office, which is responsible for AI policy, that the office has been continuously monitoring the latest trends in artificial intelligence and has recently noted potential risks associated with OpenClaw, including excessive permissions, data leakage, and system security.It is recommended that relevant organizations and individual users take adequate security measures when deploying and using OpenClaw, specifically including: strengthening network controls, implementing strict isolation of the operating environment to reduce the risk of excessive permissions; enhancing credential management to avoid storing keys in plaintext in environment variables; strictly managing plugin sources to ensure the trustworthiness and security of plugins; continuously monitoring official patches and security updates, and promptly conducting version updates and installing security patches.It is reported that the Hong Kong government places great importance on the governance and risk prevention of artificial intelligence applications, having developed documents such as the "Ethical Framework for Artificial Intelligence" and "Guidelines for Generative Artificial Intelligence Technology and Applications in Hong Kong." Additionally, the government has established a comprehensive "Government Information Technology Security Policy and Guidelines" for all departments to follow and use. Each department must conduct a risk assessment before installing various types of software.

According to Caixin, OpenAI announced the acquisition of the artificial intelligence security platform Promptfoo, which helps businesses identify and fix vulnerabilities in AI systems during the development process. After the acquisition is completed, OpenAI will directly integrate Promptfoo's technology into the OpenAI Frontier platform.

Due to the situation in the Middle East, Bybit has activated its regular security and business continuity management mechanism (BCP) to ensure the safety and operational stability of the teams in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The company stated that the global system is currently operating stably, and core trading and user assets are not affected. Management is closely monitoring regional developments and will update internal and external communications in a timely manner based on official information.Key arrangements are as follows:Bybit has launched a cross-departmental BCP response mechanism, led by Co-CEO Helen Liu, to confirm the safety status of all UAE employees one by one, establish daily follow-ups and emergency contact mechanisms; provide remote work support, accommodation coordination, co-living arrangements, and medical life assistance;Business arrangements: designated backups for key positions, cross-regional support, office equipped with 8 hours of power backup, and stable operation of systems and user asset security;Personnel arrangements: UAE employees can choose to work remotely or use the office as a protective location, temporary departure can be applied for; overseas employees must report their travel plans and may postpone their return; all transfers of employees planned to be moved to the UAE are temporarily suspended.Helen Liu emphasized, "Employee safety is the top priority," and the company will continue to communicate transparently to ensure business continuity and convey confidence to users and the community.

Bitget CEO Gracy Chen issued an internal letter stating, "We are closely monitoring the current security situation in the Middle East and understand that everyone may feel anxious and concerned at this moment. We have activated our emergency mechanism and will accompany and support every colleague during this special period.Please temporarily set aside concerns about work and income, and prioritize the safety of yourself and your family; salaries will be fully paid, unaffected by work stoppages or remote work; all expenses incurred for safety reasons will be fully covered by the company, including but not limited to: temporary accommodation, transportation, emergency supplies, and medical expenses. If evacuation is necessary, the company will cover all airfare and transportation costs."

Binance co-founder and executive Yi He stated that recent rumors regarding one of its employees in France are circulating. The company has confirmed that the employee and their family are safe and is actively cooperating with law enforcement.Yi He mentioned that three individuals related to the incident have been arrested by the authorities, and the investigation is ongoing. Binance will continue to fully cooperate with the police. He also thanked the French BRB police (Criminal Investigation Division) for their swift action and emphasized that the safety of employees, users, and the community is the top priority, reminding the public to be vigilant against suspicious contacts and to verify information through trusted channels.

The founder and CEO of Gate, Dr. Han, expressed his views on the market positioning of gold and Bitcoin on platform X. Dr. Han pointed out that against the backdrop of rising global political and economic uncertainties, gold prices have reached new historical highs, and market volatility has significantly increased, with funds seeking certainty again.Dr. Han believes that although the market has long compared Bitcoin to gold, the two are fundamentally different. The reason gold continues to be allocated during turbulent periods is due to its repeatedly validated "safe lower bound" attribute over thousands of years; whereas Bitcoin has never been defined as a safe-haven asset, and its value logic is more reflected in betting on future growth potential.As the participation of traditional financial assets in the crypto market continues to rise, Gate has also accelerated its layout in the TradFi direction, gradually expanding trading categories such as precious metals, foreign exchange, indices, and stocks. According to CoinGlass data, the 24-hour trading volume of Gate XAUT (gold) contracts has exceeded $483 million, ranking third globally.

Binance officially released the 2025 User Security and Protection Report, stating that since 2023, direct economic losses caused by major illegal activities have decreased by 96%; it has prevented potential losses of $6.69 billion for 5.4 million users; handled over 71,000 law enforcement requests, assisted in the seizure of $131 million in involved funds, and provided over 160 training sessions for law enforcement agencies.

On-chain analyst Willy Woo tweeted that the future "quantum computing era" may allow public keys to be reverse-engineered into private keys, leading to asset risks. Currently, Taproot addresses starting with "bc1p" are not quantum-safe, while SegWit addresses starting with "bc1q" still have protective capabilities. He advises users to transfer BTC to SegWit or legacy format addresses and to avoid spending until an upgrade to quantum-safe protocols is completed to prevent exposure of public keys.Woo expects that the Bitcoin network will complete its quantum-safe upgrade in about 7 years, while quantum threats may emerge as early as after 2030.

The Berachain Foundation announced early this morning that approximately $12.8 million in stolen funds from the BEX / Balancer V2 vulnerability has been fully recovered and returned to the foundation's deployment wallet.The team expressed gratitude to the white hat hackers who assisted in recovering the funds and plans to lift the malicious tags on their addresses, considering issuing a bounty as a token of appreciation. Currently, all functions of BEX (including exchanges, withdrawals, deposits, etc.) remain restricted, while the minting and redemption of HONEY have been restored. Due to the suspension of BGT and incentives in the past 24 hours, the on-chain APR may show anomalies. Regarding the allocation of the affected funds, the Berachain core team is developing a system to attribute and distribute them to the original user addresses one by one. Deposits of BEX that were not affected by the vulnerability are currently also unable to be withdrawn; the team stated that this is a precautionary measure and is closely monitoring the progress of Balancer's subsequent investigation to ensure that all user funds can be safely returned as soon as possible.