U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research and access to psychedelics for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the significance of this move in exploring alternative treatments for PTSD, particularly those used outside the United States. The executive order seeks to facilitate scientific studies and potentially integrate these substances into therapeutic practices, reflecting a growing interest in the potential benefits of psychedelics in mental health care.

A company has revealed difficulties in accessing a Bitcoin wallet containing 4,500 BTC due to missing private keys. According to CoinDesk, the private keys are linked to a former CEO who is currently unaccounted for, complicating efforts to retrieve the funds. The situation underscores the importance of secure key management in the cryptocurrency industry, where the loss of access to private keys can result in significant financial setbacks. The company is exploring potential solutions to regain access to the wallet, but the absence of the former CEO poses a significant hurdle. This incident highlights the risks associated with digital asset management and the critical need for robust security protocols. As the cryptocurrency market continues to evolve, companies are increasingly focused on safeguarding their assets against such vulnerabilities. The case serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by businesses in maintaining control over their digital holdings.

A new biography highlights U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's enduring role in cultural and legal debates that trace back to the 1960s. Bloomberg posted on X, emphasizing Alito's significant influence as a legal advocate for U.S. President Donald Trump. The biography suggests that Alito's judicial philosophy and decisions continue to shape pivotal cultural and legal issues in the United States. His involvement in these matters underscores his lasting impact on the nation's legal landscape.

Iran's Supreme National Security Agency stated that Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz includes collecting fees related to security, safety, and environmental protection services. (Iranian state media)

US President Trump: We are having very good talks (with Iran). We are talking to them. They want to close the Strait of Hormuz again, and Iran cannot blackmail us. There will be some information before the end of today. (Jinshi)

Today, April 18, Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, has officially enforced a ban on heavy vehicles entering the city. According to Odaily, local long-distance bus stations have tightened controls, and metro and bus services have reduced their operating hours. The core logic behind this transportation upgrade in Islamabad is to enhance an atmosphere of 'mutual trust' by ensuring absolute physical security, compensating for the weak foundation of diplomatic trust. This move aims to demonstrate to Washington and Tehran that Islamabad is not only a geographical transit point but also an island of absolute security in terms of information and safety. Currently, the Pakistani government has not announced a timetable for the new round of U.S.-Iran negotiations.

Iran's Supreme National Security Agency stated that Iran is determined to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz until the war is completely over and lasting peace is achieved in the region. (Iranian state media)

Early this morning (April 18), a ban on heavy vehicles entering Islamabad officially took effect. Control measures at local long-distance bus stations were tightened, and subway and bus services were shortened. The core logic behind Islamabad's transportation upgrades lies in enhancing the atmosphere of mutual trust, using absolute physical security to compensate for weak foundations in external trust, and proving to Washington and Tehran that the Islamabad negotiating table is not only a geographical transit point, but also an absolute safe haven in terms of information and security. Currently, the Pakistani government has not yet announced a timetable for the new round of US-Iran negotiations. (CCTV International News)

Blockstream CEO Adam Back pointed out that Bitcoin's role as a store of value and growing institutional demand could push its price to $500,000 to $1 million ahead of expectations. (Cointelegraph)

Iran has indicated that it would fully commit to military action if it reenters the conflict, according to NS3.AI. The statement from Iranian officials emphasized that any escalation would be contingent upon specific circumstances, rather than being an immediate decision. This conditional approach highlights Iran's strategic considerations in the ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Laws, regulations, policies, and the massive removal of encrypted apps: Google Play's death knell heralds the end of the era of unlicensed, unregulated apps. This isn't targeting any one app store, but rather a global purge of app stores.

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This episode of the Empire podcast, hosted by Jason Yanowitz and Santi, focuses on Hyperliquid's institutionalization process, signs of regulatory deregulation, and market structure differentiation.

Binance Life, Changpeng Zhao, Binance Life: A 15x Rise to a New High – Three Lifesaving Moments from an Artificial Bull Market (Jinse Finance), Bringing Long-Awaited Volatility to Altcoins.

Jeff Park believes that for young people, from unaffordable housing to AI replacing an entire generation of jobs, the financial system has completely collapsed.

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The AI ​​world exploded this morning! DeepSeek, which has never sought funding before, announced for the first time: seeking a $10 billion valuation and raising $300 million. With V4 just around the corner, boasting trillions of parameters and Huawei's Ascend technology, even Jensen Huang (Edwards' founder) is worried!

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