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According to Golden Ten Data on April 24, recent escalating conflicts in the Middle East have not only impacted oil and gas supplies but also disrupted key shipping routes. This has resulted in a tightening global sulfur supply and a rapid rise in prices. HSBC's report indicates that since mid-February this year, international sulfur prices have increased by approximately 40% to around $600 per ton. It is reported that about 80% of global sulfur is converted into sulfuric acid; approximately 60% of sulfuric acid is used in fertilizers, 19% in industry, and 14% in the chemical sector. Industry insiders warn that with restricted supply and the need to balance resource allocation, governments around the world are expected to prioritize food security by allocating sulfur resources to fertilizer production over the metals sector. This could lead to related producers reducing output or scheduling maintenance shutdowns in the coming months. Economists estimate that for every $100 increase per ton in sulfur prices, copper production operating costs increase by about 4%. This means that since mid-February, the cost of copper production has risen by approximately 8%.

Odaily reported, according to official sources, the Smart Allocator of the decentralized stablecoin USDD has accumulated investment returns exceeding 16 million US dollars, demonstrating its strong self-sustaining capability and further strengthening its long-term competitiveness in the stablecoin sector. Smart Allocator is USDD’s profit-sharing mechanism, obtaining interest and platform rewards by participating in high-quality projects, and returning profits to users. The mechanism emphasizes the stability and sustainability of revenue sources, rather than relying on short-term high-yield strategies. Meanwhile, its fund allocation and earnings are fully transparent on-chain, allowing users to publicly query and verify them.

BlockBeats News, on April 24, KelpDAO stated in an article that since April 18, Kelp and Aave have been working closely with ecosystem partners to coordinate the recovery of funds for rsETH holders and announced the current progress and future plans. ether.fi, Ethena, Lido, Golem, Mantle, LayerZero, and others have pledged to provide support within their capacity, and more announcements will be released gradually. The initial shortfall in this incident was 163,200 ETH. Currently, Kelp has recovered 40,300 rsETH (equivalent to approximately 43,000 ETH), and the Arbitrum Security Council has secured another 30,700 ETH. After the above recovery efforts, the remaining shortfall is approximately 89,500 ETH. Of the remaining shortfall, public commitments from Mantle, Stani, EtherFi, Lido, Golem, and others total approximately 43,500 ETH. Kelp stated it is further communicating with relevant parties to finalize specific funding arrangements. rsETH holders will remain the top priority, and further updates on commitments and progress will be provided continuously.