Weekly Highlights | Two-week US-Iran ceasefire, CZ releases new book, ZEC returns to the spotlight due to its privacy features

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Macro Insights

Why is the US-Iran ceasefire doomed to fail?

The 2026 US-Iran ceasefire agreement is extremely fragile and is essentially a "ruin of the agreement".

Cracking Bitcoin private keys in 9 minutes? A survival guide for blockchain under the quantum threat.

In-depth analysis of Google's new breakthrough in quantum computing: revealing the underlying logic of cracking private keys in 9 minutes, and the quantum-resistant self-rescue plan for 6.9 million high-risk Bitcoins.

Bitcoin toll booths in the Strait of Hormuz

A country under comprehensive sanctions has set up a Bitcoin tollbooth on the world's most important oil shipping route.

Citrini's field research in the Strait of Hormuz: A brush with death, we brought back the truth that satellites couldn't capture.

Citrini, author of the doomsday report, conducted in-depth field research in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing how the Iranian Revolutionary Guard formulated new rules for passage. Key global shipping routes conceal investment opportunities; firsthand intelligence analyzes real shipping and market signals amidst geopolitical conflicts.

The Overrated Individual: A Survival Guide to China's "One-Person Companies"

How far can a person go?

Organizations and celebrities' creative ideas

Interview with Bitwise: Institutions see now as a good time to enter the Bitcoin market, but a clear roadmap for dealing with quantum attacks is needed.

An unstoppable institutional bull market is currently emerging in the crypto space, manifested in stablecoins, tokenization, and vaults, indicating a genuine evolution in the nature of cryptocurrencies.

Pichai's 10-year tenure as Google CEO: Lows, highs, and regrets

In an interview marking his tenth anniversary at the helm of the company, Google CEO Sundar Pichai reflected on the history of AI, addressing the fact that the Transformer architecture originated at Google but was first applied by OpenAI. He believes the AI market is not a zero-sum game, and Google's full-stack vertical integration is its core advantage.

IOSG: The Next Decade of Digital Finance: When Fintech Merges with Encryption

DeFi stands for Wholesale, not Retail.

CZ's New Book Reveals 10 Secrets: Knowing in Advance About "September 4th" Helped Avoid Pitfalls and Step on Landmines

If they had invested in ETH back then, perhaps Binance wouldn't exist today.

Understanding CZ: The Years Before Binance's Birth and the 72 Principles That Shaped Him

CZ's new book, "Binance Life," reveals his journey from an ordinary boy to a crypto giant and outlines his 72 core principles.

Dalio: We are in the early stages of a world war that will not end anytime soon.

The conflict with Iran is just the beginning; the next world war may be brewing.

Seize the opportunity

Interview with a furry expert: From getting rich quick to being a runner-up, is there still a chance for ordinary players to strike it rich?

This article, written by PANews, features interviews with several veteran players in the airdrop community, who share their practical reviews and coping strategies. Their personal experiences are a true reflection of the entire airdrop culture's transformation from fervor to harsh reality.

From Uniswap to Monad, how should ordinary people properly "take advantage of airdrops" in 2026?

Is the Web3 airdrop dead? No, it has simply turned into a brutal "war for attention."

How can an ordinary person identify if a token is backed by a major player in 10 minutes?

Market makers are ubiquitous in the cryptocurrency market and are a key driver of price increases.

432-Hour Real-World Test – Can the Hyperliquid Crude Oil Contract Challenge CME's Dominance?

This article explores the current state of on-chain transactions of RWA (Real-World Assets) by comparing data from Hyperliquid (xyz:CL) and CME (WTI crude oil futures) during the geopolitical turmoil in early 2026.

Web3 Matters

When transaction fees are no longer a barrier, what will public blockchains rely on to win?

As blockchain scales up and costs decrease, competition among public blockchains is shifting from cost to scenario-based specialization. Bitcoin expands programmability and asset utility, Ethereum solidifies its position as an on-chain liquidity and settlement center, and Solana focuses on high-frequency payments and transactions. This article explores how mainstream public blockchains are evolving around their respective roles.

Has the scandal involving Argentine President Libra been confirmed? Records of seven phone calls and a $5 million agreement have been exposed.

Argentine President Miguel Milley has been embroiled in the LIBRA cryptocurrency scam, with phone records and a draft $5 million agreement being leaked. The token, which once boasted a market capitalization of $4.6 billion, has plummeted by over 90%, resulting in $251 million in losses for 114,000 wallets. Congress has reopened its investigation, exacerbating the political crisis.

With three core team members "defecting" within two months, who will bail out Aave during the bear market?

Risk control is truly needed during a bear market because the sharp fluctuations in asset prices, increased liquidation density, and higher probability of black swan events make it the period that best tests the experience and reaction speed of the risk control team.

Leverage Hijacking Scheme: When we examine exchanges using OI/PoR, who is running naked?

This article provides an in-depth analysis of data from eight major exchanges, comparing platforms such as Binance and OKX to reveal the true landscape and potential risks of the derivatives market.