U.S. Senator Thom Tillis is urging the Senate Banking Committee to postpone its consideration of the crypto market structure bill until May to allow more time for banks and the crypto industry to finalize a compromise on stablecoin regulation. This move aims to provide additional room for negotiation on key disagreements surrounding stablecoins and to push for a more viable regulatory framework. (Cointelegraph)

In a tweet, Trump stated that the agreement we are negotiating with Iran will be far better than the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) (the Iran nuclear deal). The latter, drafted by Barack Hussein Obama and Sleepy Joe Biden, is one of the worst security agreements in the history of our country. It was a guaranteed path to nuclear weapons—something the agreement we are negotiating will not and cannot allow. They (the previous administration) loaded $1.7 billion in cash onto Boeing 757s and sent it to Iran, allowing the Iranian leadership to spend it as they pleased. They emptied banks in Washington, Virginia, and Maryland. Those bankers said they had never seen anything like it. In addition, hundreds of billions of dollars were paid to Iran. If I hadn't terminated that "agreement," nuclear weapons would have been used to attack Israel and various parts of the Middle East, including our cherished U.S. military bases. An agreement reached during Trump's term will guarantee peace, security, and safeguards, not only for Israel and the Middle East, but also for Europe, the United States, and everywhere else. This will be something the whole world can be proud of, instead of the years of embarrassment and humiliation we have been forced to endure due to incompetent and cowardly leadership, as we have done for many years. (Jin Shi)

According to CME's "FedWatch": the probability of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by 25 basis points in April is 0%, and the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 100%. The probability of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates by a cumulative 25 basis points by June is 2.5%, and the probability of keeping interest rates unchanged is 97.5%.

Apple announced that John Ternu will succeed Tim Cook as CEO on September 1, while Cook will become executive chairman. Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering, Ternu, will join Apple's board of directors after becoming CEO. Apple's non-executive chairman, Art Levinson, will become lead independent director on the same day. In a press release, Apple stated, "Cook will continue as CEO throughout the summer, working closely with Ternu to ensure a smooth transition." This marks Apple's first CEO transition since Cook succeeded Steve Jobs in 2011, shortly before Jobs' death. Under Cook's leadership, Apple's market capitalization has increased approximately 24-fold, reaching $4 trillion at Monday's close.

U.S. stock indices faced a downturn as the trading session progressed. According to Jin10, the S&P 500 index saw its gains narrow to less than 0.1%, while both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Nasdaq Composite Index reduced their gains to 0.2%. This movement reflects a cautious sentiment among investors amid ongoing market volatility.

Federal Reserve Chair nominee Warsh stated that if appointed and appointed to lead the Fed, he will push for comprehensive policy reforms. Warsh told a Senate committee, "In my view, the Fed needs fundamental policy reform. The missteps in dealing with inflation during the COVID-19 pandemic demand such reforms, and I think that means a shift in how policy is implemented. I think that means a different, entirely new inflation framework." Warsh stated that we need new tools, we need new ways of communicating, mentioning forward guidance, economic projections, and the dot plot. He said the Fed should wait until its meetings to issue statements because projections can hinder decision-making. (Jinshi)

This will be the most dangerous prisoner's dilemma in the history of DeFi.

Pakistan's Information Minister: We are still awaiting a formal response from Iran confirming the participation of its delegation in the Islamabad peace talks. (Jinshi)

Crypto law firm Burwick Law has filed a federal class-action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against Walters, the creator of AI16Z and ELIZAOS, and other defendants, accusing them of violating consumer protection laws, false advertising, and unjust enrichment. Legal documents show that the defendants are accused of using the Andreessen Horowitz brand reputation to package the project and issuing the AI16Z token on Solana on October 24, 2024, later renamed ELIZAOS. The complaint alleges that the project claimed to have an AI agent capable of autonomous investment, but in reality, it was operated manually and generated no revenue during the litigation period. On January 2, 2025, the token price reached an all-time high of approximately $2.47, with a market capitalization exceeding $2.6 billion, before subsequently declining due to large-scale selling. On-chain data shows that the most profitable traders realized approximately $39 million in profits.

A small tanker reportedly carrying liquefied gas from Iran is challenging the U.S. blockade on the Islamic Republic's shipping. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two nations. The vessel's movements are being closely monitored as it navigates through international waters, potentially escalating geopolitical tensions. This development comes amid heightened scrutiny of Iran's maritime activities and the broader implications for global trade routes. The situation underscores the complex dynamics at play in the region, with potential repercussions for international relations and economic stability.

Federal Reserve nominee Philip N. Walsh has expressed concerns over the length of time the Federal Reserve maintains its forecasts. According to ChainCatcher, Walsh noted that the Fed's adherence to its predictions extends beyond what is considered appropriate. This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the central bank's approach to economic forecasting and policy adjustments.

Jinse Finance launches the "Jinse Web3.0 Daily," providing you with the latest and fastest news on MEME, DeFi, DAO, NFT, and the metaverse industry.

Xiao Feng delivered a keynote speech entitled "Innovation of Intelligent Agent Economic Model - The Integration Revolution of AI Token, Blockchain Token and Fully Homomorphic Encryption" at the 2026 Hong Kong Web3 Carnival.

Is Agent finally saying goodbye to "going it alone" and ushering in the second stage of evolution?

In the future, agent-driven transactions and interactions may exceed the scale of human-dominated markets.

Arbitrum's security committee transferred over 30,000 ETH from the KelpDAO hackers with a single click, demonstrating some of L2's responsiveness in a crisis, but also quickly sparking a heated debate in the crypto community about the nature of "decentralization."

Strategy bought $2.54 billion worth of Bitcoin, adding 34,1aalling more buying could follow.

AI makes scale cheap and readily available, but difficult to trust. Encryption, on the other hand, restores trust at scale.

BTC, Bitcoin's Maginot Line: From Halving Failure to the Power Law Test. Golden Finance: Bitcoin halving is the most classic story in the cryptocurrency world.

On April 18, KelpDAO's rsETH cross-chain asset suffered a massive attack, resulting in a loss of approximately $290 million.