1. Agent of "1011 Insider Whale": US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may not end the conflict, but instead escalate the risks; 2. Trump: The whole world relies on the US for oil, without needing to cross the Strait of Hormuz; 3. Binance Life's market capitalization exceeds $200 million, with a 24-hour increase of 34.16%; 4. Suspected controller of Binance Life holds 110 million Binance Life tokens, worth $21.71 million; 5. A Polkadot bridge vulnerability was exploited, resulting in the issuance and sale of 1 billion DOT tokens on the Ethereum network; 6. Alameda Research unstaking and transferred $16 million worth of SOL; 7. Ethereum spot ETFs saw a net inflow of $187 million last week, with BlackRock ETHA leading the way with a net inflow of $168 million; 8. "The first token stock," XunCe (03317.HK), rose over 20%, with a cumulative increase of over 625% since the beginning of the year; 9. The South Korean gaming giant has reduced its holdings of Bitcoin and Ethereum and sold shares in a cryptocurrency exchange.

According to Odaily Seer's monitoring, a whale with the address 0xa7d1...b824 has purchased $527,000 worth of bets predicting the collapse of the Iranian regime on June 30th, and has already incurred a loss of $345,000. Previously, this whale had purchased $176,000 worth of bets predicting a US invasion of Iran before March 31st and $148,000 worth of bets predicting the collapse of the Iranian regime before March 31st, both of which failed. According to the market's rules, the "yes" criteria for this event are extremely stringent: the current ruling system of the Islamic Republic of Iran (such as the Supreme Leader's Office, the Guardian Council, and the Revolutionary Guard led by clerics) must be dissolved, paralyzed, or replaced by a completely different governance system by June 30, 2026. The judgment must be based on a recognized consensus from authoritative media confirming that the regime has lost actual control over the majority of the population. The rules explicitly state that regular political elections, internal reforms, or power transitions do not meet the criteria. Even in the event of an internal coup, as long as the core structure of the Islamic Republic is preserved, the market will still settle for "no." Furthermore, the loss of partial territory or challenges from anti-government forces do not constitute "collapse" unless they render the regime unable to govern the majority of the population. Odaily Seer continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before they are priced in.

Due to a detected security incident on Polkadot, Upbit has immediately suspended deposit and withdrawal services for Polkadot (DOT) and its AssetHub Polkadot network. Upbit will work with the project team to ensure asset security, and will announce the resumption time separately after confirming the stability of deposits and withdrawals. During the service suspension, deposit refunds and withdrawal address registration will also be suspended.

A recent report from Hong Kong police's 'Cyber Defender' platform reveals a romance scam resulting in a loss exceeding HKD 2 million. According to BlockBeats, the scam involved a fraudster who initiated contact with a woman in her fifties on Instagram, quickly establishing a romantic relationship. The scammer posed as a 'cryptocurrency investment expert,' promising guaranteed returns. The victim was first asked to transfer HKD 40,000 as an 'account opening fee.' Subsequently, she was persuaded to exchange cash for USDT at a physical exchange store in seven separate transactions, transferring the funds to the scammer's electronic wallet. Once the funds were secured, the scammer disappeared and cut off all communication. Police advise the public to exercise caution when forming online relationships. If someone claims to be an investment expert and requests money transfers for any reason, individuals should pause and reconsider before proceeding.

RWA & Payments 2026 is set to take place on April 20, 2026, at the AWS Hong Kong Office in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. According to NS3.AI, the event is being jointly hosted by Mask Network, BenPay, and StableStock. It will focus on discussions around Web3 payments, stablecoins, real-world assets (RWA), and on-chain financial infrastructure.

AI Convergence 2026 is scheduled for April 20, 2026, at the AWS HK Office in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. According to NS3.AI, the event is jointly hosted by Bixin and TRON DAO, and will concentrate on the implementation and commercial opportunities of AI and Web3 technologies.

PANews posted on X (formerly Twitter). Hyperbridge's gateway contract has been compromised in a recent attack, according to CertiK Alert. The attacker manipulated the administrator privileges of the Polkadot token contract on Ethereum by forging messages. This breach allowed the hacker to mint and sell one billion tokens, resulting in a profit of approximately $237,000.

On April 13, Deutsche Bank strategists released a report indicating that the U.S. Treasury market will need to assess the impact of the Middle East conflict ceasefire on U.S. inflation. According to Jin10, if the ceasefire persists, the inflation surge is likely to be viewed as a temporary phenomenon. The strategists expect the Federal Reserve to resume interest rate cuts in September. They also highlighted the need to monitor the war's potential impact on Treasury issuance, as Congress might allocate additional funds for the military. Deutsche Bank strategists anticipate that any increase in issuance will remain moderate and primarily involve long-term financing, helping to avoid pressure on long-term yields.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform that the United States will enforce a blockade on ships entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on April 13. According to BlockBeats, this decision follows unsuccessful negotiations between the United States and Iran. On April 12, President Trump expressed indifference towards Iran's willingness to return to the negotiating table. He reiterated the plan to impose the blockade and voiced disappointment over NATO's lack of support for the U.S. in the conflict involving Iran.

Hong Kong's Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, and Wang Jingtao, Deputy Director of China's Cyberspace Administration, have signed a memorandum of cooperation. According to Foresight News, the agreement focuses on advancing key areas such as artificial intelligence, cross-border data, and blockchain. The initiative aims to implement China's 15th Five-Year Plan, support Hong Kong's development as an international innovation and technology hub, and promote a new economy driven by technological innovation. The collaboration seeks to enhance Hong Kong's integration into national development strategies. Both parties will strengthen cooperation to advance new productivity, deepen cybersecurity collaboration, and enhance international exchanges and promotion.

The Clarity Act has become a litmus test for Washington's determination to regulate cryptocurrencies, and its successful passage will directly determine the United States' competitiveness in the global digital finance sector.

If a new Hong Kong dollar stablecoin enters the market merely as a "compliant payment instrument," it will not be easy for it to grow rapidly. This is because it is not facing a blank market, but a mature network where user habits, liquidity, and channel access are already largely solidified.

World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token—linked to Donald Trump—fell to an all-time low of $0.07714 after the project was caught using billions of its own tokens as collateral to secure $75 million in stablecoin loans, raising fresh concerns about liquidity risk and DeFi market stability.

Kraken Financial has been given a limited Federal Reserve account through the Kansas City Fed, allowing its banking arm to access Fed payment systems like Fedwire under strict conditions and a one-year trial.

The rise of perpetual contracts, the trend of on-chain migration, and emerging opportunities for developers.

Hong Kong's first batch of stablecoin licenses has finally been issued, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ultimately selecting only two entities: HSBC and Standard Chartered. All the Chinese-funded institutions that submitted applications had received "window guidance" from relevant departments, requesting them to postpone their participation in this stablecoin license application process.

Major companies are no longer just piling on GPUs; they are simultaneously expanding an entire layer of "CPU scheduling infrastructure" to provide operational support for AI agents. When computing power is no longer scarce, whoever can solve system-level bottlenecks first will have the last laugh in this game.

AI capabilities are iterating at an astonishing pace, and any entity with assets and data that needs protection must pay close attention to this, with the crypto industry being a prime target.

Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news report, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 3025, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

The ceasefire news in the Middle East briefly boosted risk assets, but Wall Street strategists warned that the war has left wounds on inflation, energy supplies, and the Federal Reserve's policy space that are difficult to heal quickly.