A U.S. lawmaker has called for an investigation into unusual trading activities in the oil and stock futures markets prior to U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to delay a military strike on Iran last month. According to BlockBeats, Representative Ritchie Torres expressed concerns over the suspicious nature of the trading, citing the speed, scale, and structure of the transactions. Torres, a Democrat, emphasized the need for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to take action. He urged these regulatory bodies to conduct a formal investigation into the trading activities that occurred just minutes before Trump's March 23 post, and to obtain the trading records associated with these accounts.

On Apr 08, 2026, 23:01 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 71,000 USDT and is now trading at 70,957.023438 USDT, with a narrowed 0.81% decrease in 24 hours.

The White House has confirmed that Iran has agreed to transfer its enriched uranium stockpile, marking a significant development in U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons. According to BlockBeats, White House Press Secretary Levitt stated on Wednesday that this issue is a top priority for President Trump, who has cited the prevention of Iran's nuclear weapon development as a key reason for potential military action. Levitt emphasized during a briefing that this is a non-negotiable red line for the President, who is committed to ensuring the transfer takes place. When asked if Iran had indeed agreed to the transfer, Levitt confirmed it but did not provide further details. International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Grossi noted that nearly half of Iran's enriched uranium, with enrichment levels reaching up to 60%, is stored in a tunnel facility in Isfahan. This facility was reportedly the only target not severely damaged during a U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear sites in June of the previous year. U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth commented that the uranium is currently underground, and the situation is being closely monitored. He affirmed that the U.S. is fully aware of Iran's capabilities and retains the right to conduct further military strikes if necessary to destroy the enriched uranium.

Iran has delineated secure passage routes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to BlockBeats. The Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization announced on Wednesday that vessels must coordinate with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps to use these routes. The designated safe entry route directs ships from the Sea of Oman to the north side of Larak Island. Conversely, the safe exit route from the Gulf requires passage via the south side of Larak Island into the Sea of Oman.

U.S. Vice President Vance has expressed skepticism regarding the first ten-point proposal from Iran, suggesting it might have been generated by ChatGPT. According to BlockBeats, this proposal was immediately discarded and rejected. A second, more reasonable ten-point proposal has emerged, developed through consultations with Pakistan. This proposal, referenced by U.S. President Donald Trump, remains valid as of yesterday. Additionally, a third ten-point proposal, deemed more extreme than the first, has been circulating widely on social media platforms.

On April 9, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard announced a disruption in the passage through the Hormuz Strait. According to BlockBeats, this interruption was attributed to Israel's violation of the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon. The Hormuz Strait is a critical maritime route, and any disruption can have significant implications for global trade and regional stability.

U.S. stock index futures opened slightly lower on Thursday, reflecting a cautious market sentiment. According to Jin10, WTI crude oil prices experienced a modest increase, while spot gold opened with a 0.15% rise. The mixed movements in these markets suggest investors are weighing various economic factors as they navigate the current financial landscape.

Morgan Stanley's new Bitcoin ETF (MSBT) saw active trading on its first day, with over 1.6 million shares traded and approximately $34 million in inflows. Tracking the CoinDesk Bitcoin benchmark price, the fund boasts a fee of only 0.14%, the lowest among similar products, leveraging its price advantage to compete in the market. In addition to its low fees, MSBT leverages Morgan Stanley's extensive wealth management network, potentially attracting traditional investors to allocate Bitcoin assets through its financial advisory system. However, the market is currently dominated by leading products, such as BlackRock's IBIT, which has over $53 billion in assets. Industry insiders predict that MSBT may divert some existing funds in the short term, but its long-term performance will depend on its ability to attract sustained inflows.

A U.S. court has decided not to prevent the Department of Defense from blacklisting Anthropic, a company known for its AI developments. According to Jin10, this decision allows the Defense Department to proceed with its plans to restrict Anthropic's access to certain government contracts and collaborations. The move comes amid increasing scrutiny of AI companies and their involvement in sensitive sectors. Anthropic, which has been at the forefront of AI innovation, faces challenges as it navigates the implications of this decision. The court's ruling highlights the ongoing tension between technological advancement and national security concerns.

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