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On April 6, ETHGlobal announced the list of finalists for the Cannes competition. The projects include ENShell, DIVE, maki, Défi, ALMA, npmguard, VEIL VPN, PaintGlobal, EVM PORST, and Corpus.

[ETHGlobal Announces Finalists for Cannes]On April 6, ETHGlobal announced the list of finalists for the Cannes competition. The projects include ENShell, DIVE, maki, Défi, ALMA, npmguard, VEIL VPN, PaintGlobal, EVM PORST, and Corpus.

ETHGlobal Announces Finalists for Cannes

On April 6, according to the latest data from OpenRouter, the total global usage of AI large models reached 270 trillion tokens last week (from March 30 to April 5), marking an 18.9% increase compared to the previous week. Among the listed AI large models, the weekly usage of Chinese AI models rose to 129.6 trillion tokens, a 31.48% increase from the prior week; meanwhile, U.S. AI models had a weekly usage of 30.3 trillion tokens, with a slight increase of 0.76%. Chinese AI models have seen weekly usage growth for five consecutive weeks, consistently surpassing the U.S. In the past week, the top six global usage rankings were all occupied by Chinese AI models, with two from Alibaba's Qwen 3.6 series among the top three. Notably, Qwen3.6 Plus (free) ranked first with a weekly usage of 46 trillion tokens, while Qwen3.6 Plus Preview ranked third with 16.4 trillion tokens.

[China's AI Model Usage Surges Over 31%, Outpacing the U.S. for Five Consecutive Weeks]On April 6, according to the latest data from OpenRouter, the total global usage of AI large models reached 270 trillion tokens last week (from March 30 to April 5), marking an 18.9% increase compared to the previous week. Among the listed AI large models, the weekly usage of Chinese AI models rose to 129.6 trillion tokens, a 31.48% increase from the prior week; meanwhile, U.S. AI models had a weekly usage of 30.3 trillion tokens, with a slight increase of 0.76%. Chinese AI models have seen weekly usage growth for five consecutive weeks, consistently surpassing the U.S. In the past week, the top six global usage rankings were all occupied by Chinese AI models, with two from Alibaba's Qwen 3.6 series among the top three. Notably, Qwen3.6 Plus (free) ranked first with a weekly usage of 46 trillion tokens, while Qwen3.6 Plus Preview ranked third with 16.4 trillion tokens.

China's AI Model Usage Surges Over 31%, Outpacing the U.S. for Five Consecutive Weeks

On April 6, according to the official blog, Circle's institutional-grade blockchain Arc has released a phased upgrade roadmap for post-quantum cryptography (PQ). The plan includes the introduction of post-quantum signature schemes at the launch of the mainnet, gradually covering full-stack upgrades such as private state protection, infrastructure reinforcement, and validator authentication. The Arc mainnet will support post-quantum signatures from the outset, utilizing an opt-in mechanism that does not require mandatory migration or a network-wide reset, allowing users to create wallets with long-term security independently. The recent goal is to extend quantum resistance to the private virtual machine (VM) layer, protecting private balances, private transactions, and private payees, with public keys additionally encapsulated in a symmetric encryption layer under privacy mode. The mid-term plan aims to advance infrastructure layer upgrades, aligning with industry standards such as TLS 1.3, covering access control, cloud environments, and hardware security modules (HSM). The long-term goal is to complete the reinforcement of validator signatures. Given that Arc's block finalization time is less than 1 second, the current assessment suggests that the risk of quantum attacks in this phase is relatively limited, and it will be steadily advanced once the post-quantum consensus toolchain matures. Circle also warns that attackers may adopt a 'collect now, decrypt later' strategy, urging institutions to plan their cryptographic migration paths early.

[Arc Blockchain Releases Post-Quantum Cryptography Roadmap]On April 6, according to the official blog, Circle's institutional-grade blockchain Arc has released a phased upgrade roadmap for post-quantum cryptography (PQ). The plan includes the introduction of post-quantum signature schemes at the launch of the mainnet, gradually covering full-stack upgrades such as private state protection, infrastructure reinforcement, and validator authentication. The Arc mainnet will support post-quantum signatures from the outset, utilizing an opt-in mechanism that does not require mandatory migration or a network-wide reset, allowing users to create wallets with long-term security independently. The recent goal is to extend quantum resistance to the private virtual machine (VM) layer, protecting private balances, private transactions, and private payees, with public keys additionally encapsulated in a symmetric encryption layer under privacy mode. The mid-term plan aims to advance infrastructure layer upgrades, aligning with industry standards such as TLS 1.3, covering access control, cloud environments, and hardware security modules (HSM). The long-term goal is to complete the reinforcement of validator signatures. Given that Arc's block finalization time is less than 1 second, the current assessment suggests that the risk of quantum attacks in this phase is relatively limited, and it will be steadily advanced once the post-quantum consensus toolchain matures. Circle also warns that attackers may adopt a 'collect now, decrypt later' strategy, urging institutions to plan their cryptographic migration paths early.

Arc Blockchain Releases Post-Quantum Cryptography Roadmap

According to 1M AI News monitoring, Chris Park, head of the X developer platform, announced that the X API has completed four upgrades: 1. The Pay-Per-Use model is officially launched globally, replacing the previous fixed monthly subscription plan. 2. The XMCP Server and command-line tool xurl have been introduced, allowing AI Agents to directly call over 150 X API endpoints via the MCP protocol. 3. Official Python and TypeScript SDKs (XDK) have been released, automatically generated from OpenAPI specifications based on Rust. 4. An API Playground has been launched, providing a free simulation testing environment. The XMCP Server is built on FastMCP, automatically loading the OpenAPI specifications of X API upon startup and converting them into MCP tool definitions, enabling AI Agents to natively read tweets, post messages, and query user profiles without manual encapsulation. xurl is a Go language CLI tool similar to curl, featuring built-in OAuth authentication and streaming, designed for Agent scenarios. The Pay-Per-Use model was soft-launched in February this year, with reading a single tweet costing about $0.005 and posting about $0.01. This upgrade makes it officially available worldwide, accompanied by the xAI points rebate program: monthly spending over $200 can earn a 10%-20% rebate in Grok API points. Musk retweeted the announcement, recommending developers use the X API.

[X Launches Official MCP Server, AI Agent Can Natively Read and Write Tweets]According to 1M AI News monitoring, Chris Park, head of the X developer platform, announced that the X API has completed four upgrades: 1. The Pay-Per-Use model is officially launched globally, replacing the previous fixed monthly subscription plan. 2. The XMCP Server and command-line tool xurl have been introduced, allowing AI Agents to directly call over 150 X API endpoints via the MCP protocol. 3. Official Python and TypeScript SDKs (XDK) have been released, automatically generated from OpenAPI specifications based on Rust. 4. An API Playground has been launched, providing a free simulation testing environment. The XMCP Server is built on FastMCP, automatically loading the OpenAPI specifications of X API upon startup and converting them into MCP tool definitions, enabling AI Agents to natively read tweets, post messages, and query user profiles without manual encapsulation. xurl is a Go language CLI tool similar to curl, featuring built-in OAuth authentication and streaming, designed for Agent scenarios. The Pay-Per-Use model was soft-launched in February this year, with reading a single tweet costing about $0.005 and posting about $0.01. This upgrade makes it officially available worldwide, accompanied by the xAI points rebate program: monthly spending over $200 can earn a 10%-20% rebate in Grok API points. Musk retweeted the announcement, recommending developers use the X API.

X Launches Official MCP Server, AI Agent Can Natively Read and Write Tweets

On April 6, Bahrain's Foreign Minister called on the United Nations to pass a resolution authorizing the use of force to open the Strait of Hormuz, in order to prevent a humanitarian and economic crisis. The Foreign Minister stated, 'This draft is not seeking to escalate the situation, but aims to provide a framework to prevent further collapse of the international system by emphasizing the necessity of protecting freedom of navigation and transit, as well as preventing further attacks.' (The Wall Street Journal)

[Bahrain Calls on UN to Pass Resolution for Military Action to Open Strait of Hormuz]On April 6, Bahrain's Foreign Minister called on the United Nations to pass a resolution authorizing the use of force to open the Strait of Hormuz, in order to prevent a humanitarian and economic crisis. The Foreign Minister stated, 'This draft is not seeking to escalate the situation, but aims to provide a framework to prevent further collapse of the international system by emphasizing the necessity of protecting freedom of navigation and transit, as well as preventing further attacks.' (The Wall Street Journal)

Bahrain Calls on UN to Pass Resolution for Military Action to Open Strait of Hormuz

On April 6, an independent Bitcoin miner using the anonymous solo mining pool CKpool successfully mined block 943,411, receiving a full block reward of approximately $210,000, totaling 3.139 BTC, which includes a subsidy of 3.125 BTC and a transaction fee of 0.014 BTC. The miner's hash rate was only about 230 TH/s, accounting for a mere 0.00002% of the total network hash rate.

[Independent Miner Mines Bitcoin Block 943,411, Receives Full Block Reward]On April 6, an independent Bitcoin miner using the anonymous solo mining pool CKpool successfully mined block 943,411, receiving a full block reward of approximately $210,000, totaling 3.139 BTC, which includes a subsidy of 3.125 BTC and a transaction fee of 0.014 BTC. The miner's hash rate was only about 230 TH/s, accounting for a mere 0.00002% of the total network hash rate.

Independent Miner Mines Bitcoin Block 943,411, Receives Full Block Reward

According to monitoring by 1M AI News and data from Sensor Tower, the number of new apps launched globally on the App Store reached 235,800 in the first quarter of 2026, marking an 84% year-on-year increase. The total number of new apps in 2025 increased by 30% compared to 2024, approaching 600,000, while this figure had previously declined by 48% over nearly a decade (2016-2024). Sensor Tower senior analyst Abraham Yousef stated that the surge in new apps aligns closely with the widespread adoption of AI programming tools like Claude Code and Codex, which have removed many barriers to app creation. The new apps are primarily focused on efficiency, followed by photography, video, and weather categories. An Apple spokesperson noted that the current growth in new apps demonstrates the ongoing appeal of the App Store. Despite Apple recently removing the AI app generation platform Anything and blocking updates for tools like Replit, a spokesperson from Replit revealed that nearly 5,000 apps developed by Replit users have successfully launched on the App Store in the past few months. Complaints from developers about longer review times are also increasing, with Elon Musk stating last month on X that 'the delays in iOS app reviews are becoming ridiculous.' Apple denied that the review process has slowed down, claiming that over 200,000 submissions are processed weekly, with 90% completed within 48 hours, and an average review time of 1.5 days, while also introducing AI tools to assist human reviews. However, the explosion in quantity does not equate to an improvement in quality. Both developers and consumers have begun to complain about the influx of low-quality apps in the App Store, making it harder for users to discover high-quality applications. Apple consultant Matthew Cassinelli's assessment was straightforward: 'There are a lot more apps, but a person can only use a few each day.'

[Vibe Coding Reverses App Store's Decline: New Apps Surge 84% in Q1]According to monitoring by 1M AI News and data from Sensor Tower, the number of new apps launched globally on the App Store reached 235,800 in the first quarter of 2026, marking an 84% year-on-year increase. The total number of new apps in 2025 increased by 30% compared to 2024, approaching 600,000, while this figure had previously declined by 48% over nearly a decade (2016-2024). Sensor Tower senior analyst Abraham Yousef stated that the surge in new apps aligns closely with the widespread adoption of AI programming tools like Claude Code and Codex, which have removed many barriers to app creation. The new apps are primarily focused on efficiency, followed by photography, video, and weather categories. An Apple spokesperson noted that the current growth in new apps demonstrates the ongoing appeal of the App Store. Despite Apple recently removing the AI app generation platform Anything and blocking updates for tools like Replit, a spokesperson from Replit revealed that nearly 5,000 apps developed by Replit users have successfully launched on the App Store in the past few months. Complaints from developers about longer review times are also increasing, with Elon Musk stating last month on X that 'the delays in iOS app reviews are becoming ridiculous.' Apple denied that the review process has slowed down, claiming that over 200,000 submissions are processed weekly, with 90% completed within 48 hours, and an average review time of 1.5 days, while also introducing AI tools to assist human reviews. However, the explosion in quantity does not equate to an improvement in quality. Both developers and consumers have begun to complain about the influx of low-quality apps in the App Store, making it harder for users to discover high-quality applications. Apple consultant Matthew Cassinelli's assessment was straightforward: 'There are a lot more apps, but a person can only use a few each day.'

Vibe Coding Reverses App Store's Decline: New Apps Surge 84% in Q1

On April 6, according to a report by Iran's state television on the 5th, a spokesperson for the Iranian military stated that the troubled U.S. President Trump and the failing U.S. military are currently facing an embarrassing situation that cannot be remedied through words, media warfare, or psychological tactics. The spokesperson claimed that the Islamic Armed Forces, by employing electronic warfare and modern air defense systems, implemented a comprehensive ground defense plan that resulted in the downing of multiple enemy aircraft, including two Black Hawk helicopters. After being surrounded by Iranian forces, the U.S. military was 'forced to carry out intense bombings on the downed aircraft, equipment, commanders, and soldiers to avoid embarrassing Trump.' (Xinhua News Agency)

[Iranian Military: Trump's and U.S. Military's Embarrassment Is Irreparable]On April 6, according to a report by Iran's state television on the 5th, a spokesperson for the Iranian military stated that the troubled U.S. President Trump and the failing U.S. military are currently facing an embarrassing situation that cannot be remedied through words, media warfare, or psychological tactics. The spokesperson claimed that the Islamic Armed Forces, by employing electronic warfare and modern air defense systems, implemented a comprehensive ground defense plan that resulted in the downing of multiple enemy aircraft, including two Black Hawk helicopters. After being surrounded by Iranian forces, the U.S. military was 'forced to carry out intense bombings on the downed aircraft, equipment, commanders, and soldiers to avoid embarrassing Trump.' (Xinhua News Agency)

Iranian Military: Trump's and U.S. Military's Embarrassment Is Irreparable

On April 6, according to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency on April 5, the Iranian Islamic Parliament reviewed multiple proposals regarding the governance of the Strait of Hormuz, discussing related issues from legal, environmental, security, and economic perspectives. The meeting unanimously agreed to establish a special committee for the upcoming related work and to ultimately develop a comprehensive plan and legal safeguards for exercising jurisdiction over the Strait of Hormuz. On March 30, the National Security Committee of the Iranian Islamic Parliament approved a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, establishing the role of the Iranian armed forces in controlling the area and explicitly prohibiting vessels from the United States, Israel, and countries imposing unilateral sanctions on Iran from passing through the strait. The plan also includes provisions for shipping safety, environmental protection, financial arrangements, and tariff systems, as well as cooperation with Oman within a legal framework concerning the opposite shore of the strait. (CCTV International News)

[Iranian Parliament Reviews Proposals for Governance of the Strait of Hormuz]On April 6, according to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency on April 5, the Iranian Islamic Parliament reviewed multiple proposals regarding the governance of the Strait of Hormuz, discussing related issues from legal, environmental, security, and economic perspectives. The meeting unanimously agreed to establish a special committee for the upcoming related work and to ultimately develop a comprehensive plan and legal safeguards for exercising jurisdiction over the Strait of Hormuz. On March 30, the National Security Committee of the Iranian Islamic Parliament approved a management plan for the Strait of Hormuz, establishing the role of the Iranian armed forces in controlling the area and explicitly prohibiting vessels from the United States, Israel, and countries imposing unilateral sanctions on Iran from passing through the strait. The plan also includes provisions for shipping safety, environmental protection, financial arrangements, and tariff systems, as well as cooperation with Oman within a legal framework concerning the opposite shore of the strait. (CCTV International News)

Iranian Parliament Reviews Proposals for Governance of the Strait of Hormuz

At the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit on Oct. 17, Kumar outlined Walmart’s positive stance on digital assets, noting that “crypto will become an important part of how customers transact” for both physical and virtual goods.
“I think there are three major disruptions. Crypto falls a bit in between,” he said, explaining that “the way customers get inspired and discover products” is changing.
Kumar also suggested that a significant number of customers will be marketed through the Metaverse and live streams on social media apps, and that crypto could be an important payment option in these kinds of areas.
“When you talk about crypto specifically, it’s about discovering products, whether it’s physical or virtual, either the Metaverse or upfront, and then how people transact.”
This may explain Walmart’s recent foray into the Roblox Metaverse, launching Walmart Land in late September. The company offers a range of virtual experiences there, such as games, a DJ booth and Ferris wheel, and also offers virtual merchandise products, called ‘verch’, for the avatars of users.

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【Walmart CTO says crypto will become a ‘major’ payment disruptor】At the Yahoo Finance All Markets Summit on Oct. 17, Kumar outlined Walmart’s positive stance on digital assets, noting that “crypto will become an important part of how customers transact” for both physical and virtual goods.
“I think there are three major disruptions. Crypto falls a bit in between,” he said, explaining that “the way customers get inspired and discover products” is changing.
Kumar also suggested that a significant number of customers will be marketed through the Metaverse and live streams on social media apps, and that crypto could be an important payment option in these kinds of areas.
“When you talk about crypto specifically, it’s about discovering products, whether it’s physical or virtual, either the Metaverse or upfront, and then how people transact.”
This may explain Walmart’s recent foray into the Roblox Metaverse, launching Walmart Land in late September. The company offers a range of virtual experiences there, such as games, a DJ booth and Ferris wheel, and also offers virtual merchandise products, called ‘verch’, for the avatars of users.

Walmart CTO says crypto will become a ‘major’ payment disruptor

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Walmart CTO says crypto will become a ‘major’ payment disruptor

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