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Viral BridgeBench Post Claims Claude Opus 4.6 Was ‘Nerfed,’ Critics Call It Bad Science

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BridgeMind AI claimed Anthropic’s Claude Opus 4.6 was secretly degraded after a hallucination benchmark retest. The viral post has since drawn sharp criticism for flawed methodology. The claim triggered widespread debate over whether AI companies are quietly downgrading paid models to reduce costs. BridgeMind Claims a 98% Surge in Hallucinations BridgeMind, the team behind the … Read more

Bitget Unlocks Pre-IPO Access for VIPs

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Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange (UEX), has introduced its UEX VIP Airdrop Season, a new tier of benefits designed to give VIP clients early and preferential access to high-demand pre-IPO opportunities following the launch of IPO Prime. VIP users will receive priority exposure to preSPAX, the first asset listed under IPO Prime, designed to … Read more

Ministers and Members of Parliament at Paris Blockchain Week 2026: A Historic Signal for the Institutionalization of Crypto-Assets

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For the first time, Paris Blockchain Week will simultaneously welcome ministers, an ambassador, and nearly twenty Members of Parliament, an unprecedented show of political mobilization for an event dedicated to crypto-assets and blockchain in Europe. Paris Blockchain Week 2026 will be held on April 15 and 16 at the Carrousel du Louvre, at a time … Read more

An Open Letter From Gate Founder Dr. Han on 13th Anniversary: Releasing the Power of Transformation Through Cycles

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Dear Gate users, partners, and friends from the media, This year marks Gate’s 13th anniversary. When I founded the platform, Bitcoin and blockchain were still far from mainstream. Today, Gate serves tens of millions of users worldwide. This journey would not have been possible without the trust of our users, partners, and team. On this … Read more

Why Is The Crypto Market Down Today?

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The total crypto market capitalization slipped to $2.39 trillion on April 13, marking a 27% decline from its January 2026 peak of $3.29 trillion. The sell-off has dragged Bitcoin (BTC) below $71,000. However, Dash (DASH) showed divergence after a sharp rally and correction. In the News Today: The US military began enforcing a naval blockade … Read more

Saudi Arabia Restores Major Oil Pipeline After Recent Attacks, Will Prices Drop?

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Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry confirmed on April 12 that it had restored full pumping capacity on its East-West pipeline, returning throughput to approximately 7 million barrels per day after attacks earlier this month cut output. The recovery comes as US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad collapsed without an agreement, leaving energy markets facing renewed uncertainty ahead … Read more

Analysts Warn Private Credit Could Trigger a Financial Crisis Like 2008 

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A growing number of analysts are flagging the private credit market as a potential trigger for the next financial shock, as cracks begin to emerge. What was once seen as a resilient alternative to traditional lending is now facing mounting pressure from investors seeking to exit. Private Credit Faces Record Redemptions and Locked Capital Early … Read more

How America’s Debt Interest Is Becoming Its Biggest Budget Problem

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America’s debt burden is worsening, with the cost of servicing it rising and consuming a growing share of government income.  While total US national debt has surpassed $39 trillion, the bigger concern is no longer just how much is owed but how expensive it has become to maintain. US Debt Burden Deepens as Interest Costs … Read more

Iran War Triggers Aluminium Supply Crisis in the Gulf

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Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the Middle East’s biggest aluminium producer, has paused some of its supply contracts. Bloomberg reports this happened after Iranian missiles and drones damaged its main Al Taweelah smelter on March 28. Gulf Aluminium Crisis Deepens Force majeure is a legal term (French for “superior force”) that refers to unforeseeable, extraordinary events … Read more