According to Iranian media reports on the 18th, an Iranian military spokesperson stated that due to the United States' "repeated breaches of promises," control over the Strait of Hormuz has been restored to its previous state, and the strait is currently under the strict management and control of the Iranian armed forces. (Xinhua)

Vitalik Buterin has disclosed that the DNS registrar for eth.limo has been attacked. According to ChainCatcher, users are advised to avoid accessing vitalik.eth.limo or any other eth.limo-related pages until official confirmation of restoration is provided.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard has issued a warning regarding the Strait of Hormuz, stating that if the United States does not guarantee complete freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from Iran, the strait will remain under strict Iranian control. According to Odaily, this statement underscores ongoing tensions between the two nations over maritime security in the strategically important waterway.

Australia has successfully completed a contract to acquire the first three of 11 advanced warships from Japan, marking a significant step in strengthening the Royal Australian Navy. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the landmark agreement as a pivotal move in enhancing Australia's maritime capabilities. The deal underscores the growing defense collaboration between the two nations, aiming to bolster regional security and address emerging maritime challenges. This acquisition is part of Australia's broader strategy to modernize its naval fleet and enhance its defense posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict Iranian control unless the United States ensures complete freedom of navigation for ships traveling to and from Iran. (Jinshi)

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has initiated legal proceedings against Donald Basile, a crypto executive, accusing him and two companies under his control of misleading investors to raise approximately $16 million through false claims related to an 'insured' crypto token named Bitcoin Latinum. According to Cointelegraph, the complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleging that Basile orchestrated the scheme between March and December 2021 through Monsoon Blockchain Corp. and GIBF GP Inc. Investors were offered Simple Agreements for Future Tokens (SAFTs) with promises of future delivery of the token. Regulators claim that hundreds of investors were misled into believing the asset was backed and insured, although no insurance company provided coverage or proof of these claims. The case is one of the few SEC enforcement actions under the Trump administration, which has adopted a more crypto-friendly regulatory stance compared to previous administrations. The SEC alleges that Basile repeatedly claimed Bitcoin Latinum was an insured, asset-backed cryptocurrency and that investor funds would bolster its underlying value. However, the complaint asserts that millions of dollars were diverted for personal expenditures, including real estate purchases, credit card payments, and the acquisition of a $160,000 horse. The regulator seeks permanent injunctions, repayment of allegedly ill-gotten gains with interest, civil penalties, and a ban on Basile’s involvement in securities offerings. Additionally, the SEC aims to impose an officer-and-director bar to prevent him from leading public companies in the future. The Bitcoin Latinum website currently displays a 404 error, indicating it is not operational. Last week, the SEC criticized previous enforcement actions against crypto firms for not directly benefiting investors, focusing more on case volume rather than meaningful protection. Since fiscal 2022, the agency has initiated 95 actions and collected $2.3 billion in penalties for 'book-and-record' violations. However, several cases involving crypto registration and dealer definitions did not identify clear investor harm. The SEC stated that this approach reflected a misinterpretation of securities laws and a misallocation of enforcement resources. Under Chair Paul Atkins, appointed in 2025, the agency has shifted away from 'regulation by enforcement' and is now prioritizing fraud, market manipulation, and serious abuses of trust.

Hyperliquid platform whales currently hold positions totaling $3.715 billion, according to ChainCatcher. Data from Coinglass reveals that long positions account for $1.874 billion, representing 50.44% of the total, while short positions amount to $1.841 billion, making up 49.56%. Long positions have seen profits of $46.4198 million, whereas short positions have incurred losses of $68.8451 million. Notably, a whale address, 0x0ddf..02, has taken a threefold full-margin short position on BTC at a price of $67,992.1, with unrealized losses currently standing at $9.0449 million.

On Apr 18, 2026, 07:42 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 77,000 USDT and is now trading at 76,988.960938 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 2.73% increase in 24 hours.

According to the official announcement, Bitget's first IPO Prime project, preSPAX, is now open for subscription, with the deadline for investment being 14:00 (UTC+8) on April 21st. Token allocation will take place from 14:00 to 18:00 (UTC+8) on April 21st; spot trading will commence at 20:00 (UTC+8) on April 21st. More details can be found on the official Bitget platform.

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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Overall, although a few strong altcoins amplified the market effect, most assets are still in a liquidity vacuum.

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