In March 2026, the UK High Court issued an unexplained wealth order and a temporary freeze order on 85 London properties owned by a Chinese citizen and his affiliated companies, with a total value of over £81 million (approximately RMB 738 million).

According to Cointelegraph, Apple has removed Jack Dorsey's Bitchat application from China's App Store following a demand by the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC). Dorsey disclosed the removal by sharing a screenshot of Apple's notification letter on X. The letter states that the app violates Article 3 of China's Provisions on the Security Assessment of Internet-based Information Services with Attribute of Public Opinions or Capable of Social Mobilization. The app's TestFlight version has also been made unavailable for internal and external testing in China, with all public TestFlight links rendered non-functional. Bitchat remains available in all other territories where it was previously listed.

Citrini Research has released a field report on the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting the intricate dynamics at play in the region. According to BlockBeats, the report was compiled by a multilingual analyst who conducted an on-site assessment to evaluate the current situation. The analyst from Citrini Research advises investors to abandon binary thinking of 'open/close' regarding the Strait, as the reality is more nuanced. The region is experiencing a mix of military tensions and commercial diplomacy, with traffic expected to gradually increase despite ongoing conflicts. The situation cannot be simply categorized as 'conflict escalation/de-escalation' or 'strait open/close.' While the U.S. is engaged in military operations, its allies, including France, Japan, and Greece, are negotiating navigation rights with Iran, reflecting a multipolar world. Iran has established a functional navigation checkpoint between Qeshm Island and Larak Island, directing approved traffic through its territorial waters instead of traditional routes. Vessels or their countries communicate with Iran through intermediaries, providing ownership, cargo, and crew information, and paying transit fees. Approved ships receive a confirmation code and are escorted through, while unapproved ones wait. The analyst notes that Iran aims to establish a sovereign system similar to Turkey's management of the Bosphorus Strait, controlling navigation and collecting fees while allowing commercial traffic, positioning itself as a responsible global trade manager and isolating the U.S. While some demand Iran open the Strait without fees and face military action, a complete closure would lead to a global economic disaster, with current global commercial crude oil inventory losses estimated at 10.6 million barrels per day. Most countries, including China, India, Russia, Japan, France, and Malaysia, are opting to negotiate with Iran to secure their energy supplies. The analyst predicts that while conflicts persist, traffic through the Strait will increase, primarily involving LPG ships and small tankers, with fewer VLCCs. This will not prevent a global economic collision but is preferable to a complete closure. Iran is also restraining Houthi actions in the Red Sea/Mandeb Strait, using it as a potential escalation card. Regardless of the Strait's status, freight rates will remain high, and tanker stocks may not have peaked. The Federal Reserve might anticipate the conflict's impact, potentially advancing rate cut expectations earlier than currently priced by the market, with room for further expansion of this 'advance' expectation.

ETHGlobal has revealed the list of projects that have made it to the finals of the Cannes event. According to Foresight News, the selected projects include ENShell, DIVE, maki, Défi, ALMA, npmguard, VEIL VPN, PaintGlobal, EVM PORST, and Corpus.

On April 6, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office released its annual report titled '2026 ASEAN and East Asia Regional Economic Outlook.' According to Jin10, the report forecasts economic growth for the ASEAN and East Asia region at 4.0% for both 2026 and 2027. The report highlights that ongoing Middle East conflicts and disruptions in global energy supply significantly increase the downside risks to the region's economic outlook. The report also noted that the region's economic growth reached 4.3% in 2025, surpassing previous expectations. A key driver of export growth was the demand for semiconductors fueled by advancements in artificial intelligence.

Following a significant decline in the first quarter, U.S. stocks have rebounded, influenced by geopolitical tensions and interest rate dynamics. According to Jin10, Wall Street is experiencing a divergence between bullish and bearish sentiments, with April potentially marking a decisive period for the market. Analysts are closely monitoring these factors as they continue to shape investor behavior and market trends.

Circle has unveiled cirBTC, a fully on-chain verified wrapped Bitcoin token backed 1:1 by native BTC reserves

Estimated liquidations in the crypto perpetual futures market have exceeded $209 million over the past 24 hours. According to NS3.AI, Bitcoin accounted for $112.28 million of these liquidations. Short positions were predominant across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana contracts.

Ceasefire expectations between the U.S. and Iran have increased significantly, according to BlockBeats. PolyBeats monitoring indicates that the probability of a ceasefire by the end of April has risen from 18% to 28%, by the end of May from 34% to 42%, and by the end of June to 53%. This surge in expectations is largely driven by U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum for peace talks with Iran, which has set a deadline for negotiations by Tuesday 8 p.m. Eastern Time (Wednesday 8 a.m. UTC+8). Additionally, various reports have bolstered ceasefire prospects, with sources revealing that the U.S., Iran, and regional mediators are discussing a potential 45-day ceasefire agreement that could lead to a permanent end to the conflict. Iran and Oman also held talks on Saturday to explore options for ensuring safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to Odaily Seer, the probability of a ceasefire between the US and Iran by April 30th on Polymarket briefly surged to 32%, currently trading at 28%, a 10% increase in the last 24 hours. The total trading volume for the "When Will the US and Iran Reach a Ceasefire?" event contract has now exceeded $95 million. The contract's rules state that if the US and Iran reach a formal ceasefire agreement (defined as a public announcement and mutual agreement to cease direct military action) before a specified date (11:59 PM Eastern Time), the market will mark it as "yes"; otherwise, it will be "no." A "formal ceasefire agreement" requires explicit public confirmation from both the US and Iranian governments that they have agreed to cease military hostilities against each other, or overwhelming consensus confirmed through media reports. Currently, the US, Iran, and regional mediators are urgently negotiating a 45-day temporary ceasefire agreement, aiming to create space for a permanent end to the war. The urgency stems from Trump's ultimatum, extending the original Monday deadline by 20 hours, with the new deadline set for 8 PM Eastern Time on Tuesday. The discussions reportedly focus on a two-phase plan: the first phase involves a 45-day temporary ceasefire during which both sides will initiate in-depth negotiations on a permanent ceasefire, which could be further extended if progress is smooth; the second phase involves reaching a final agreement, which will cover the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the disposal of Iran's highly enriched uranium (including removal from Iran or dilution). Odaily Seer continues to monitor the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing them in.

James Wynn, a trader known for shorting Bitcoin, has faced a significant financial setback. According to PANews, Wynn's account was forcibly liquidated, causing his funds to plummet from $100 million to just $900. This dramatic decrease highlights the risks associated with short selling in the volatile cryptocurrency market.

Drift Protocol was hacked on April 1, 2026, losing $285 million in minutes as an attacker drained funds using a fake token and manipulated oracles.

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), founder of Binance, shared an excerpt from his book Freedom of Money on X,  recounting the moment Binance went live on July 14, 2017. The passage describes the team counting down to launch with the BNB trading page open, only to see the screen flood immediately with sell orders and no buy orders. As a handful of bids appeared at low prices they were quickly taken, and BNB's price began to decline. "This is not good, right?" CZ writes that he murmured. The room, initially filled with anticipation, fell silent. The personal memoir titled: Freedom of Money: A Memoir of Protecting Users, Resilience, and the Founding of Binance, is scheduled for release on April 8, 2026.

The turmoil in energy and fertilizer markets triggered by the war in Iran is threatening global agricultural markets and food prices.

The war with Iran has disrupted market predictions for 2026. Joseph Powers, chief investment officer at wealth management firm RWA Wealth, believes there are still many opportunities.

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Amid the ongoing conflict and differing stances from various parties, whether Iraqi exemptions will be implemented, whether French and Japanese passage will become the norm, and whether the Iranian-led toll mechanism will gain wider acceptance remain key variables closely watched by the energy market.

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