1. Trump: The United States has fully controlled the Strait of Hormuz

Trump stated that Iran is facing difficulties with its leadership, with internal struggles occurring between "hardliners" and "moderates." He declared that the United States has fully controlled the Strait of Hormuz, and no ships can pass without U.S. Navy approval; the strait has been "completely blocked" unless Iran reaches an agreement.   -Original

2. Grayscale transfers about $25 million in ETH and BTC to Coinbase

According to Arkham data, about 40 minutes ago, Grayscale transferred 3,817 ETH and 210.006 BTC to a Coinbase Prime address, with a total value of approximately $25 million.   -Original

3. Spot gold falls 1% to $4,691.76 per ounce

4. U.S. initial jobless claims for the week are 214,000, exceeding expectations

For the week ending April 18, the U.S. initial jobless claims number was 214,000, which is higher than the expected 210,000. The previous figure was revised from 207,000 to 208,000. AI Interpretation: The higher-than-expected initial jobless claims indicate increasing pressure on the labor market. This rise in data may reflect signs of an economic slowdown, as businesses tend to lay off workers when facing uncertainty. Market expectations for future employment conditions are likely to become more cautious, potentially affecting consumer confidence and spending.   -Original

5. Tether issues an additional 1 billion USDT

Tether has issued an additional 1 billion USDT.   -Original

6. Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has transferred at least $2.3 billion since 2023

According to Reuters, Iran's largest cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has transferred at least $2.3 billion since 2023 through Tron and BNB Smart Chain, with some funds related to entities like the U.S.-sanctioned Central Bank of Iran (CBI), IRGC, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Data from blockchain analytics firms Arkham and Elliptic shows that over $2 billion was transacted on Tron and about $317 million on BNB Smart Chain, with tens of millions still flowing after the outbreak of hostilities.   -Original

7. Polymarket embroiled in insider trading controversy over Trump-related predictive trades

The cryptocurrency prediction market platform Polymarket is embroiled in an insider trading controversy related to predictive trades around the policies and statements of U.S. President Trump. Data shows that from April 5 to 8, the markets related to the situation in Iran generated about 413 million predictions, involving over $100 million in funds. Topics such as whether Trump will take military action against Iran and whether he will push for a ceasefire became high-frequency trading targets, with related trading volume skyrocketing after his social media statements. Donald Trump Jr. was reported to hold shares in Polymarket and also serves as an advisor to the prediction platform Kalshi, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and insider trading. Industry data indicates that political predictions have become the second-largest category of prediction markets, trailing only sports.   -Original

8. Arbitrum Security Council freezes 30,000 ETH to prevent stolen funds transfer

The Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,000 ETH related to the KelpDAO vulnerability to prevent the transfer of stolen funds. This action demonstrates that small-scale electoral groups can intervene to lock funds in emergencies, but it also prompts discussions about the boundaries of decentralization and governance power. Insiders at Arbitrum claim that this power is transparent and necessary, viewing it as a balance between decentralization purity and security threat response capability.   -Original

 

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