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Solana ecosystem decentralized exchange Stabble issued an emergency notice on April 8 due to warnings triggered by an association involving a North Korean developer, which raised concerns that liquidity providers may withdraw funds. Although no smart contract vulnerabilities or fund losses were found, the incident reflects the long-term threat of North Korean technical personnel infiltrating the crypto industry and exposes the risk of identity checks for project developers. Stabble plans to conduct a new round of security audits to ensure the safety of funds.

The U.S. FDIC approved a proposal on April 7 to establish a federal regulatory framework for stablecoins, covering four main compliance requirements: reserves, redemptions, capital, and risk management. The proposal is intended to improve stablecoin compliance and bring stablecoins into the banking system, ensuring that stablecoin holders can redeem at par. However, stablecoins are not protected by federal deposit insurance. The proposal is currently in the public comment period.

U.S. President Trump announced a pause in military action against Iran. Iran accepted the ceasefire proposal, and Bitcoin surged nearly 3% in response. This ceasefire was brokered by Pakistan and will take effect on April 8, helping to ease uncertainty in global energy markets. The durability of the ceasefire still depends on the outcome of further negotiations.