Nvidia and OpenAI have each committed $20 billion to advance their positions in the AI inference chip market. According to PANews, this significant investment marks a strategic move in the ongoing competition for dominance in AI computing power. Meanwhile, Cerebras has filed for an IPO, valuing the company at $35 billion. This silent battle for control over the future of AI computing is reshaping the landscape of the technology market, which is valued at hundreds of billions of dollars.

According to Odaily Seer, a new prediction event has been added to Polymarket: "Trump will rename the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' by May 31st." The probability of a "Yes" vote is currently 6%, down 31% in the last 24 hours. There are currently over $47,000 in bets on this event. The contract rules are: if Trump publicly announces that the United States will officially name the Strait of Hormuz "Trump Strait" or any equivalent name containing "Trump" by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 31, 2026, the market will decide to support "Yes." Otherwise, the market will settle for "No." The primary solution for this market will be official information from Donald Trump, but consensus based on credible reports is also possible. Odaily Seer continues to monitor prediction markets, seeing changes before pricing.

According to Odaily Seer, a new event on Polymarket, titled "How Long Will the Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hezbollah Be Extended?", shows a 15% probability as of April 21, a 12% decrease over the past 7 days; and a 78% probability as of April 26, a 40% increase over the past 7 days. The total bet on this event is currently around $36,000. The contract rules state that if the 10-day ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah announced on April 16, 2026, is formally extended—defined as a publicly announced and mutually agreed-upon extension of direct military contact between Israel and Hezbollah by a specified date (11:59 PM Eastern Time)—the market will mark it as "Yes". Otherwise, the market will ultimately mark it as "No". Extensions to the April 16 ceasefire, as well as new agreements planned to take effect before or at the end of the initial agreement, will be considered extensions of the ceasefire agreement, provided that no ceasefire is in effect during the ceasefire period. If a qualified agreement is formally reached before the resolution date, the market will judge it as "yes," regardless of whether the ceasefire extension ultimately takes effect. An extension of the ceasefire agreement requires explicit public confirmation from both the Israeli government and Hezbollah that they have agreed to cease military hostilities for more than the initially agreed 10-day period, or overwhelming media coverage confirming a formal extension of the ceasefire. Any form of informal understanding, secret communication, de-escalation, or unilateral ceasefire does not meet the criteria unless a confirmed agreement on a conditional extension is reached. Similarly, newly reached humanitarian pauses, limited operational pauses, or temporary tactical halts do not qualify. Newly reached broader peace agreements that include a conditional ceasefire extension or a pause in military conflict qualify. Agreements that list future negotiations or de-escalation measures but do not explicitly commit to extending the ceasefire will not qualify. The market's decision will be based on official statements from the Israeli government and Hezbollah. However, overwhelming media coverage confirming an official ceasefire extension will also be considered. Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, seeing changes before pricing.

JPMorgan Chase, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo collectively wrote off $5.606 billion in bad loans during the first quarter of 2026. According to NS3.AI, Federal Reserve data indicates that consumer credit card and other revolving loans at commercial banks hit a record $1.083 trillion in the week ending April 1. Despite these challenges, Jamie Dimon noted that the U.S. economy showed resilience throughout the quarter, even as the list of potential risks continued to grow.

On April 18, Iran's Foreign Ministry announced that the option to transfer Iran's enriched uranium to another country has been dismissed. According to BlockBeats, this decision marks a significant stance in Iran's nuclear policy. The move comes amid ongoing discussions and international scrutiny over Iran's nuclear activities.

On April 18, Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced the reopening of certain areas of its airspace. According to BlockBeats, this decision marks a significant development in the region's aviation sector. The reopening is expected to facilitate increased air traffic and improve connectivity for international flights. The move comes after previous restrictions were imposed due to various geopolitical and security concerns. The organization has not specified which areas are affected by this change, but it is anticipated to have a positive impact on the country's aviation industry.

Rumen Radev, known for his critical stance towards the European Union and his outreach to Russia, is seeing his new political party leading in the polls ahead of Bulgaria's upcoming election on Sunday. Bloomberg posted on X that Radev's party is gaining significant traction among voters, reflecting a shift in the political landscape of the country. As Bulgaria prepares for the election, the influence of Radev's party could signal changes in the nation's approach to both EU relations and its foreign policy direction.

Iran's Civil Aviation Organization announced the reopening of some of Iran's airspace. (Xinhua)

British officials attending the IMF and World Bank spring meetings have emphasized the enduring impact of the Iran conflict on the United Kingdom's relationship with the United States. Bloomberg posted on X, noting that the discussions at the meetings underscored the geopolitical tensions and their implications for international diplomacy. The conflict has strained ties between the two nations, with British representatives expressing concerns over future diplomatic engagements and cooperation. The meetings served as a platform for officials to address these challenges and explore potential avenues for mitigating the conflict's effects on bilateral relations.

Market news: A special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that the US waiver for Russian oil will affect more than 100 million barrels of oil already in transit. (Jinshi)

This is a slow and steady process: integrating new competencies into the existing system. It signifies an awareness—to govern the future of the dollar, one must first understand the language that is writing that future.

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!

Eight functional points. Break them down one by one. Behind each one lies the funeral of an entire industry chain. This isn't an emotional statement; it's business logic.

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.

After Binance announced its crackdown on active market makers at the end of March, active market makers began to take action.

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

Bitcoin successfully broke out of the $62.8k–$72.6k range, briefly touching the $74k mark. This breakout strategically signifies that the market has moved from a geopolitically induced "forced deleveraging" phase to an "initial stabilization period."

Discussions surrounding stablecoins have long focused on one question: who will issue the next dominant stablecoin?

A group of Drift Protocol investors are seeking to bring stablecoin issuer Circle to court, blaming the company for its inaction following the Drift Protocol hack.

OpenAI has paused its Stargate UK data centre plan, saying energy costs and regulation were the main reasons. The UK AI minister disputes this, saying conditions have not changed and pointing instead to OpenAI’s financial pressures.