Ethereum has achieved a new milestone with daily transactions surpassing 3.61 million, marking an all-time high. According to NS3.AI, this surge in activity occurs despite a recent slowdown in speculative retail demand from investors. The increase in transactions highlights Ethereum's growing utility and adoption in various applications, even as retail interest wanes.

Odaily Seer's monitoring shows that in the Polymarket "NBA Playoffs Rockets vs. Lakers" prediction event, an account with a winning percentage over 58% (address: 0x829358994260e23b64ce0148c34ec0412753ddf4) purchased $110,000 worth of bets on the Rockets defeating the Lakers, with an average opening price of 64.4¢. Additionally, $13,000 was placed on the Rockets winning with a 4.5-point spread against the Lakers. The NBA playoffs game between the Rockets and the Lakers will start at 8:30 AM Beijing time. The Lakers will be without Doncic and Rivers; the Rockets will be without VanVleet and Adams. Furthermore, renowned NBA reporter Shams reported that Rockets star Durant will miss this game. Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, seeing changes before prices are set.

U.S. President Donald Trump has made several positive statements regarding U.S.-Iran relations over the past 24 hours. According to BlockBeats, Trump announced that U.S. representatives would arrive in Islamabad on April 20 to participate in talks scheduled for April 21. However, Iran has rejected participation in a second round of negotiations, calling the reports false and leaving the future of discussions uncertain. In recent developments, the U.S. military intercepted an Iranian commercial vessel, forcing it to return. Trump stated that the U.S. Marines have taken control of the Iranian ship attempting to breach the blockade. Iran responded by preparing for potential military conflict, warning of severe consequences if hostilities resume. Iranian officials have expressed readiness for both diplomatic and military confrontation. The Iranian parliament speaker indicated that tensions nearly reignited during negotiations, and the threat of war remains. Iran has also arrested four individuals, including two foreigners, for alleged involvement in a spy network. The U.S. has redeployed the USS Ford aircraft carrier to the Middle East following brief repairs. A recent poll shows that over 60% of Americans oppose expanding military actions against Iran. Trump noted ongoing internal conflicts between moderates and hardliners in Iran, claiming Iran has agreed to many terms of a proposed deal. Israel is reportedly preparing for potential escalation with Iran, despite a current ceasefire. The Israeli defense minister has instructed the military to be ready for any threats in Lebanon. In the Strait of Hormuz, UAE officials have called for unconditional reopening, while Iran has blocked two oil tankers from passing through. Iran claims control over the strait's security with strategic partners. Germany is preparing its navy for possible deployment in the region. Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran remain uncertain, with conflicting reports about the participation of U.S. envoy Vance. Trump accused Iran of violating the ceasefire agreement but remains hopeful for a peace deal. Iran has refused to send a delegation as long as maritime blockades persist, and insists on retaining enriched uranium. The situation remains tense, with Iran rejecting further talks and questioning U.S. intentions. The prospect of renewed negotiations is unclear, as both sides maintain firm stances.

On April 20, Maple Finance announced the withdrawal of all syrupUSDT from Aave Mantle. According to BlockBeats, the decision was made to ensure the security of assets. The syrupUSDC and syrupUSDT tokens remain unaffected by the rsETH vulnerability.

A significant wager has been placed on the San Antonio Spurs to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA playoffs. According to Odaily, an account with a profit of $400,000 has invested $1.05 million on the Spurs' victory, with an average opening price of 85.6¢. Additionally, the account purchased nearly $130,000 on the Spurs winning with a 10.5-point spread, at an average opening price of 56.6¢. The playoff game between the Spurs and the Trail Blazers is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. UTC+8. During the regular season, the Spurs and Trail Blazers faced each other three times, with the Spurs winning two of those encounters. Notably, player Victor Wembanyama was absent due to injury in all three games.

On April 20, Guotai Haitong Securities released a research report indicating that recent signals of easing tensions in the Middle East have been consistently validated. According to Jin10, since April 8, risk assets have significantly outperformed other major global asset classes, confirming a gradual recovery in market risk appetite. The institution believes that current geopolitical risks are gradually diminishing, although they may still fluctuate. Given that the boundaries of these risks have become clearer, the pricing of assets in relation to conflicts is expected to gradually become less sensitive. Investors are likely to become less reactive to risk factors and more sensitive to positive developments. The report recommends overweighting A/H shares, gold, and crude oil.

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According to Odaily Seer's monitoring, in the Polymarket "NBA Playoffs Spurs vs. Trail Blazers" prediction event, an account that profited $400,000 (address: 0x36257cb65f199caa86f7d30625bbc1250a981187) purchased $1,050,000 worth of bets on the Spurs defeating the Trail Blazers, with an average opening price of 85.6¢. Additionally, it purchased nearly $130,000 worth of bets on the Spurs to win by a 10.5-point spread against the Trail Blazers, with an average opening price of 56.6¢. The NBA Playoffs game between the Spurs and Trail Blazers will tip off at 9:00 AM Beijing time. In the regular season, the Spurs and Trail Blazers have faced each other three times, with the Spurs holding a 2-1 advantage. Notably, Wernbane missed all three games due to injury. Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, anticipating changes before prices are set.

Iranian First Vice President Aref has stated that security in the Strait of Hormuz is not without cost, especially while Iran's oil exports face restrictions. According to NS3.AI, Aref emphasized that other nations should not anticipate enjoying this security without bearing any expenses. He further connected the stability of global fuel prices to the continuous lifting of economic and military pressures on Iran and its allies.

Moody's has assessed that stablecoins currently pose a limited short-term threat to banks, despite the market surpassing $300 billion. According to NS3.AI, Abhi Srivastava noted that while the immediate impact on banks is minimal, the broader adoption of stablecoins and real-world assets could potentially weaken bank deposits and lending capacity over time.

Fellowship PAC has reported a significant $10 million contribution from Cantor Fitzgerald in its initial fundraising disclosure. According to NS3.AI, the political action committee also received $1 million from Anchorage Digital. The PAC has endorsed Republican candidates in six races leading up to the November midterm elections. The filing has garnered attention due to the involvement of Jesse Spiro, who is the chairman of Fellowship PAC and also serves as the vice president of regulatory affairs at Tether US.

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