A whale address, identified as DNTpoX, has reportedly incurred significant losses totaling approximately $15.9 million from trades involving MELANIA and TRUMP tokens. According to NS3.AI, the wallet experienced a loss of about $15.68 million on MELANIA after purchasing with 30 million USDC a year ago. Additionally, the address suffered a loss of around $237,000 on TRUMP after selling 2.22 million tokens nine hours ago.

On Apr 18, 2026, 08:17 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 640 USDT and is now trading at 639.539978 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 1.76% increase in 24 hours.

On Apr 18, 2026, 08:15 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 2,400 USDT and is now trading at 2,397.409912 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 2.61% increase in 24 hours.

أفادت وسائل إعلام إيرانية في الثامن عشر من الشهر الجاري، نقلاً عن متحدث عسكري إيراني، بأنه نتيجة "انتهاكات الولايات المتحدة المتكررة لوعودها"، فقد استعادت إيران سيطرتها على مضيق هرمز إلى وضعها السابق، وأن المضيق يخضع حالياً لإدارة وسيطرة صارمة من قبل القوات المسلحة الإيرانية. (شينخوا)

Vitalik Buterin has disclosed that the DNS registrar for eth.limo has been attacked. According to ChainCatcher, users are advised to avoid accessing vitalik.eth.limo or any other eth.limo-related pages until official confirmation of restoration is provided.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating that if the United States does not guarantee complete freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran, the strait will remain under strict Iranian control. According to Odaily, this statement underscores ongoing tensions between the two nations over maritime security in the strategically important waterway.

Australia has successfully completed a contract to acquire the first three of 11 advanced warships from Japan, marking a significant step in strengthening the Royal Australian Navy. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the landmark agreement as a pivotal move in enhancing Australia's maritime capabilities. The deal underscores the growing defense collaboration between the two nations, aiming to bolster regional security and address emerging maritime challenges. This acquisition is part of Australia's broader strategy to modernize its naval fleet and enhance its defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

أعلن الحرس الثوري الإيراني أن مضيق هرمز سيظل تحت سيطرة إيرانية صارمة ما لم تضمن الولايات المتحدة حرية الملاحة الكاملة للسفن المتجهة من وإلى إيران. (جنشي)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against Donald Basile, a crypto executive, accusing him and two companies under his control of misleading investors to raise approximately $16 million through false claims related to an 'insured' crypto token named Bitcoin Latinum. According to Cointelegraph, the complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging that Basile orchestrated the scheme between March and December 2021 through Monsoon Blockchain Corp. and GIBF GP Inc. Investors were offered Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs) with promises of future delivery of the token. Regulators claim that hundreds of investors were misled into believing the asset was backed and insured, although no insurance company provided coverage or proof of these claims. The case is one of the few SEC enforcement actions under the Trump administration, which has adopted a more crypto-friendly regulatory stance compared to previous administrations. The SEC alleges that Basile repeatedly claimed Bitcoin Latinum was an insured, asset-backed cryptocurrency and that investor funds would bolster its underlying value. However, the complaint asserts that millions of dollars were diverted for personal expenditures, including real estate purchases, credit card payments, and the acquisition of a $160,000 horse. The regulator seeks permanent injunctions, repayment of allegedly ill-gotten gains with interest, civil penalties, and a ban on Basile’s involvement in securities offerings. Additionally, the SEC aims to impose an officer-and-director bar to prevent him from leading public companies in the future. The Bitcoin Latinum website currently displays a 404 error, indicating it is not operational. Last week, the SEC criticized previous enforcement actions against crypto firms for not directly benefiting investors, focusing more on case volume rather than meaningful protection. Since fiscal 2022, the agency has initiated 95 actions and collected $2.3 billion in penalties for 'book-and-record' violations. However, several cases involving crypto registration and dealer definitions did not identify clear investor harm. The SEC stated that this approach reflected a misinterpretation of securities laws and a misallocation of enforcement resources. Under Chair Paul Atkins, appointed in 2025, the agency has shifted away from 'regulation by enforcement' and is now prioritizing fraud, market manipulation, and serious abuses of trust.

تطلق شركة Bybit منصة Byreal، وهي منصة تداول لامركزية جديدة على Solana، مع شبكة تجريبية محددة في 30 يونيو وشبكة رئيسية في الربع الثالث من عام 2025. وتهدف إلى الجمع بين سرعة وسيولة البورصة المركزية مع عدالة وانفتاح DeFi، باستخدام ميزات هجينة مثل توجيه RFQ وCLMM.