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Researchers have developed MadEvolve, a framework inspired by DeepMind's Alpha-Evolve, to optimize trading systems using large language models. This approach has demonstrated significant improvements in quantitative finance tasks, including evolving feature sets for signal generation and optimizing trading strategy components. MadEvolve was compared against other agentic search methods like Claude Code, showing strong support for AI-driven evolutionary algorithms in algorithmic trading. AI

A new trading strategy for AI agents emphasizes using sealed-bid requests for quotes (RFQs) to prevent information leakage. Broadcasting a trading intent, such as selling a large amount of cryptocurrency, can lead to front-running, quote shading, or last-look manipulation by counterparties. By employing sealed-bid RFQs, agents can receive quotes without revealing their position or urgency to others, thus obtaining better prices. AI

A cryptocurrency trader successfully recovered a lost Bitcoin wallet after 11 years by employing an AI-powered brute-force attack. The AI system generated and tested over 3.5 trillion password combinations, eventually decrypting an old wallet backup. This recovery effort unlocked approximately $400,000 worth of Bitcoin. AI

Claude AI successfully recovered a forgotten Bitcoin wallet containing approximately $400,000 by cracking an 11-year-old password. This achievement highlights the potential of AI in solving complex cryptographic puzzles and recovering lost digital assets. AI

A forgetful individual has successfully recovered access to a cryptocurrency wallet containing $400,000 worth of Bitcoin. The wallet's password was forgotten over eleven years ago. The user employed Anthropic's Claude AI to help reconstruct the necessary credentials to regain access to the significant sum. AI

A new design for a Bitcoin collateral vault proposes a method for using BTC as collateral without needing to wrap it into a token on another blockchain. This approach keeps the Bitcoin on its native chain, locked in a hash-time-lock contract, and uses the preimage of a hash as the key to resolve obligations on a secondary chain like Sui. This design aims to avoid the custodial risks and honeypot vulnerabilities associated with wrapped Bitcoin, ensuring collateral integrity is maintained through Bitcoin consensus rather than third-party custodians. AI

A Chinese national, Wei Gong, has been charged in the US for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to smuggle over 10 kilograms of stimulant drugs. The operation, which involved millions of dollars in transactions between 2020 and his arrest, was reportedly facilitated through international cooperation between US and Chinese authorities. The US Justice Department seized approximately one bitcoin, valued at $77,200, as part of the investigation. AI

A new satirical film titled "Bitcoin" will feature AI-generated likenesses of prominent figures like Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Eric Trump. Directed by Doug Liman, the movie aims to reduce production costs by leveraging AI for character alterations, bringing the budget down significantly. The film is intended as a satire, drawing comparisons to "South Park" and "SNL" to mitigate potential legal issues. AI

Director Doug Liman and his production company 30 Ninjas have significantly accelerated the post-production process for their film 'Bitcoin.' By leveraging Google's AI tools, specifically Veo and Gemini Live, they reduced the time required for post-production from an estimated 40 years down to just six months. This advancement was detailed at Google I/O 2026, showcasing a dramatic efficiency gain in filmmaking. AI

AlgoVault has expanded its multi-venue Market Component Provider (MCP) server to include OKX, now covering five major crypto exchanges: Hyperliquid, Binance, Bybit, OKX, and Bitget. This integration significantly broadens the range of altcoins and assets for which the platform can provide structured trading signals, addressing a key limitation of tools that rely on fewer venues. The enhanced system aims to provide AI trading agents with a unified interface for market data, improving their ability to identify opportunities across a wider array of cryptocurrencies. AI

Replit has published a Python tutorial demonstrating how to send Ethereum (ETH) cryptocurrency using just 19 lines of code. The guide utilizes the web3 library and Infura.io, a service that provides access to Ethereum nodes, to facilitate the transaction. It covers setting up wallet addresses, securely handling private keys, and constructing the transaction details, including the amount of ETH to send and gas fees. The tutorial concludes by showing how to sign and send the transaction, with an example transaction link provided. AI

Replit has introduced a new feature called GFX that enables native graphics development directly within the browser. This allows users to create GUI applications and games using frameworks like Pygame and Java Swing. The technology pipes the X Window system through VNC and WebSockets, with ongoing efforts to improve efficiency and reduce latency. To encourage adoption, Replit is hosting a game jam with a grand prize of 1 BTC, which concludes on April 18th. AI