Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee Chairman, Ebrahim Azizi, has announced a proposal to permanently prohibit oil tankers linked to the United States and Israel from passing through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Odaily, vessels associated with or traveling to Israel will also face restrictions. The ban extends to countries taking actions against the 'Resistance Front.'

Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua stated in a Binance Square livestream that the investors he encounters can be divided into several categories: one is the more "institutionalized" crypto VCs, whose research reports and frameworks seem complete, but lack a stable profit model after the trend fades, leading to significant survival pressure; another category consists of investors who specialize in specific sectors, possess professional barriers, and can generate stable cash flow; the third category comprises individuals from traditional finance who are more restrained in their circle of competence, often avoiding chasing trends and focusing on core asset allocation in the long term. He also shared a case study, mentioning that in 2018 he advised a traditional investor to allocate approximately 5% of their assets to BTC, which the investor held long-term without participating in altcoin trading, and subsequently, the proportion of this asset allocation increased significantly over time.

Liquid Capital founder Yi Lihua stated in a Binance Square livestream that this year's market pressure is related to a confluence of factors, including the failure to meet expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, conflicts in the Middle East, the delayed passage of the crypto reform bill, and the disappointment of previously discussed expectations such as a "BTC national strategy." Coupled with the four-year cycle factor, he believes the current correction may exceed initial projections. However, he also emphasized that his long-term view on ETH remains unchanged, and that short-term volatility is largely due to external financial conditions and cycles.

During a live broadcast on Binance Square, Yi Lihua stated that he entered the industry at the end of 2015 and has experienced two or three bull and bear markets. From a long-term perspective, "long-term bullishness" is more advantageous, but one should not be overly optimistic and needs to respect the cyclical nature of the market and its "huge volatility".

Oil prices have increased but remain below $100 per barrel as the U.S. and Iran prepare for talks this weekend. According to Odaily, Emmanuel Belostrino, head of global crude oil and geopolitical market data at Kpler, stated that the outcome of the negotiations, particularly the possibility of establishing a viable shipping agreement, is crucial to alleviating the current backlog. During early European trading, both U.S. and Brent crude saw short-term gains, with prices at $99.7 and $97.6 per barrel, respectively. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely frozen, causing supply disruptions and maintaining market tension. Additionally, Iran's attack on Saudi Arabia's main export route, the East-West pipeline, has reduced its daily capacity by approximately 700,000 barrels.

Oil prices rose ahead of the US-Iran talks this weekend but remained below $100 a barrel. Emmanuel Bellostrino, head of global oil and geopolitical market data at Kpler, said, "The outcome of the negotiations, particularly whether a viable shipping agreement can be reached, is a key variable in determining whether the current backlog can begin to ease." In early European trading, both WTI and Brent crude oil prices rose briefly, currently trading at $99.7 and $97.6 per barrel respectively. Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz remains largely frozen, and supply disruptions keep the market tense. Iran's attack on Saudi Arabia's main export route (the East-West Pipeline) has reduced its capacity by approximately 700,000 barrels per day. (Jinshi)

According to Nikkei, the Japanese government passed an amendment to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act at a cabinet meeting on the 10th. This amendment, for the first time, regulates crypto assets (virtual currencies) as financial instruments and prohibits insider trading and other activities based on undisclosed information. It also requires cryptocurrency issuers to disclose information annually to improve the market environment. If the bill passes the current Diet session, it is expected to be implemented as early as fiscal year 2027. Previously, the Japanese Financial Services Agency primarily regulated cryptocurrencies based on their use as a means of payment, under the Payment Services Act. However, in recent years, the use of cryptocurrencies as investment tools has increased, thus bringing them under the regulatory framework of the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Furthermore, the names of registered institutions will be changed from "crypto asset exchange operators" to "crypto asset trading operators." Penalties will also be strengthened: for unregistered institutions engaging in sales, imprisonment will increase from a maximum of 3 years to a maximum of 10 years, and fines will increase from a maximum of 3 million yen to a maximum of 10 million yen. By increasing penalties, the government aims to further strengthen its stance on investor protection.

According to Gate data, WTI crude oil rose 2.00% intraday, currently trading at $99.96 per barrel.

According to the announcement from Binance, the exchange is set to adjust the tick size for several USDⓈ-M Perpetual Futures Contracts to enhance market liquidity and improve trading experiences. The adjustments will occur on specific dates, starting from April 13, 2026, at 06:30 (UTC). The trading pairs affected include BASEDUSDT, GTCUSDT, ENAUSDT, and ENAUSDC, with the tick size changing from 0.0001 to 0.00001. Further adjustments will follow on April 15 and April 16, 2026, impacting pairs such as GUAUSDT, SIRENUSDT, CHRUSDT, ALICEUSDT, DENTUSDT, OGNUSDT, and DYDXUSDT. The adjustment will not affect the trading operations of USDⓈ-M Futures, except for specific contracts like CHRUSDT, ALICEUSDT, DENTUSDT, OGNUSDT, and DYDXUSDT. During the adjustment period, trading functions for these contracts will be temporarily suspended. For instance, the USDⓈ-M CHRUSDT contract will be suspended from April 16, 2026, 06:30 (UTC) to 06:31 (UTC), while the ALICEUSDT contract will be suspended from 06:45 (UTC) to 07:46 (UTC). Similar suspensions will occur for DENTUSDT, OGNUSDT, and DYDXUSDT contracts. During these times, users will be unable to place new orders or modify existing ones, and the contract status will change from "TRADING" to "PENDING_TRADING." API users can query the latest status and tick size changes using GET /fapi/v1/exchangeInfo. Binance emphasizes that the tick size update will not affect existing orders, as orders placed before the update will still be matched with the original tick size. Users are advised to refer to the Trading Parameters for more details and adjust their trading strategies accordingly to avoid unnecessary impacts. This notice is released under Binance Exchange Rule 17, and users are encouraged to stay informed through the API Changelog for further updates.

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