Surf launched the Surf Skill CLI tool, enabling AI agents with the ability to query cryptocurrency data and replacing 60+ separate APIs. Users can analyze the market, DeFi TVL, and social trends in real time, and get $200k in free API credit to simplify the development process.

Gate News message, April 7, VanEck’s Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF (PFXF, preferred securities ETF) disclosed that it purchased 1.27 million shares of Strategy’s perpetual preferred stock Stretch STRC, valued at $127 million, accounting for 6% of its digital credit net assets.

The U.S.-Iran war triggers a global economic shock, facing six major crises: food supply, the bond market, private credit, subprime loan defaults, inflation, and the aluminum industry. Analysts warn that it may threaten the stability of financial markets, determining whether a ceasefire can be reached.

Gate News message: On April 7, the credit protocol Grove announced that its TVL has risen to $3.0 billion. Previously, in June 2025, Grove received a $1.0 billion grant from Sky to advance its RWA (real-world assets) business.

Anthropic announced that starting April 5, Claude’s subscription service will no longer support third-party tools such as OpenClaw, to prioritize providing a better user experience. At the same time, it will offer existing users a one-time credit compensation that can be used to buy discounted bundles or request a refund.

Blue Cat Owl Capital’s stock price has fallen to an all-time low after a surge in redemption requests for its private credit funds, totaling $5.4 billion in the first quarter. The company’s market value has shrunk by more than 40% this year. Investor confidence has declined, the industry faces pressure, and redemption restrictions may affect cash flow and earnings.

In 2026, the private credit market faces liquidity pressure. Investor redemption demand is high, but actual settlement falls short of half, and multiple institutions have initiated redemption restrictions. Market tension and sentiment worsen, default rates hit a record high, and problems with asset structure are pronounced. Blockchain attempts have failed to improve liquidity, and macro pressures have struck borrowers. Overall, private credit could become a source of systemic risk.

OpenEden launched a tokenized product, HYBOND, linked to BNY Investments’ global short-term high-yield bond strategy. It allows eligible investors to invest in a portfolio of short-term corporate bonds at a 1:1 ratio. This product brings high-yield credit instruments into the tokenized market, broadening investment choices and advancing on-chain fixed-income assets. The launch of HYBOND marks tokenization’s move into the actively managed bond space, giving investors new opportunities to earn returns.

Gate News message, on April 1, the stablecoin protocol USD.AI that provides credit to AI announced that applications for the CHIP token airdrop have opened. Both ICO and airdrop participants can apply, with a deadline of May 30. USD.AI said that the token listing date and supported exchanges will be announced soon.