U.S. Vice President Vance has labeled Iran's decision to close the Strait of Hormuz as 'economic terrorism.' According to NS3.AI, Vance defended a potential U.S. blockade of Iranian ports in response. He stated that Iran's actions pose a threat to all ships navigating the strait and warned that if Iran continues with this strategy, no Iranian vessel would be permitted to depart.

According to data from CoinGlass, the total open interest of the Nasdaq 100 ETF (QQQ) contracts across all exchanges reached $11.1726 million. The top five exchanges by open interest are: Bitget (36.37%), Binance (23.42%), Lighter (10.25%), Bitunix (8.67%), and OKX (7.93%).

According to Odaily Planet Daily, Nikita Bier, product manager at X, posted on the X platform that the crypto market has had a tough year and perhaps it should launch new projects to improve the situation.

Computing power shortage has become a core bottleneck for AI. OpenAI platform usage has increased by 150% in six months. Anthropic has been forced to limit its bandwidth due to frequent outages. On the supply side, long chip delivery cycles, slow data center construction, and depleted power supplies are unlikely to alleviate the situation in the short term.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that US Vice President Vance accused Iran of "economic terrorism" by closing the Strait of Hormuz and defended the US blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a reciprocal response. Vance stated that Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amounted to "economic terrorism against the whole world." "They've essentially threatened every ship that passes through the Strait of Hormuz." "As the US president has shown, we can play this game too," he added. "If the Iranians want to engage in 'economic terrorism,' we will also adhere to a simple principle: no Iranian ship will leave." (CNN)

The crypto industry has faced a challenging year, prompting calls for innovative solutions to improve the situation. According to PANews, Nikita Bier, the product head at X platform, expressed the need for new products to address the current difficulties in the sector.

According to the announcement from Binance, the platform will delist and cease trading on all margin trading pairs for FC Barcelona Fan Token (BAR), PIVX (PIVX), and Verge (XVG) on 2026-04-17 at 06:00 (UTC). This decision affects both cross margin and isolated margin trading pairs for these tokens. Users are advised to repay any outstanding loans before the automatic closure to avoid potential losses. The delisting schedule may vary depending on the association of these tokens with other products. Loan services will also be impacted. At the specified time, Flexible Loan will close all outstanding loan positions for these tokens as loanable and collateral tokens. Similarly, VIP Loan will close positions for these tokens as collateral. Users are encouraged to manage their loans proactively to prevent automatic closures. For margin trading, Binance Margin will suspend borrowings on cross margin and isolated margin pairs for these tokens starting 2026-04-14 at 06:00 (UTC). At the Margin Scheduled Delisting Time, positions will be closed, automatic settlements conducted, and pending orders canceled. Users holding both collateral and liabilities of these tokens on cross margin will have their collateral used to repay liabilities. If collateral remains, it will be sold, and if liabilities remain, other collateral tokens will be sold to repay them. Portfolio Margin users should note that any remaining tokens in their accounts after the delisting will be automatically liquidated and sold for USDT. Users are advised to transfer these tokens to their Spot Accounts and monitor their Unified Maintenance Margin Ratio closely to avoid liquidation. Binance emphasizes the importance of managing positions and assets before the delisting to mitigate risks.

The ongoing conflict in Iran is generating renewed interest in China's currency as a potential competitor to the US dollar. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the geopolitical tensions that are influencing global currency dynamics. Analysts suggest that the situation may lead to increased reliance on the Chinese yuan, as nations seek alternatives to the dollar amid uncertainties. The developments in Iran are prompting discussions on the future of currency markets and the role of China's financial system in global trade. Observers are closely monitoring how these shifts might impact international economic relations and currency strategies.

Circle's founder and CEO, Jeremy Allaire, announced during an event in Seoul, South Korea, that the company is considering issuing a token for the Arc Network, a stablecoin payment blockchain under development. According to Odaily, Allaire stated that the token would facilitate governance, incentives, and economic alignment, with plans to transition the network to a Proof of Stake (PoS) system. Further details are expected to be released soon.

On April 14, Trade.xyz, a leading project within the Hyperliquid ecosystem, has been experiencing significant growth. According to BlockBeats, the team behind Trade.xyz has maintained a low profile and an air of mystery. Recently, during an interview with Hyperliquid founder Jeff, the founder of Trade.xyz shared some rare insights about himself. The founder, who wishes to remain anonymous, disclosed that he purchased his first Bitcoin in 2013 for $66. Over the years, he has participated in the cryptocurrency space primarily as an investor rather than a builder. Initially, he had no plans to establish a company. He stated, "Hyperliquid has the potential to save cryptocurrency, and if I hadn't met Jeff, I might have already left the crypto industry."

The US-Iran peace talks continue to take unexpected turns, with Trump stating that Iran remains willing to reach an agreement, boosting investor risk appetite. BTC has staged a strong rebound, aiming for $75,000. Global attention is now focused on the progress of the upcoming US-Iran negotiations; how will major asset markets react?

Daniel Moreno-Gama has been charged with attempted murder following an attack on Sam Altman's residence last week. According to NS3.AI, federal prosecutors have also accused Moreno-Gama of attempting to use explosives to damage property and illegally possessing an unregistered firearm.

Large investors are piling into the TRUMP memecoin ahead of an exclusive April 25 event at Mar-a-Lago hosted by Donald Trump—even as the token continues to slide, setting up a sharp clash between falling prices and rising demand for access.

South Korea’s central bank is calling for circuit breakers on crypto exchanges after a major error at Bithumb led to accidental Bitcoin payouts and a brief price crash on the platform. The incident exposed weak internal controls, prompting regulators to push for stronger safeguards and trading halts to prevent similar disruptions in future.

The evolution of AI agents is irreversible, and it is ushering in a new chapter of intelligent applications.

The United States did not allow Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz, but instead decided to take the initiative to block it, a move that may have significant strategic implications for the United States.

AI-driven cyber threat escalation: Financial system alerts triggered by the Anthropic Mythos model and the strategic significance of precious metals.

Jinse Finance launches its daily cryptocurrency and blockchain news bulletin, "Jinse at 8 AM," issue 3026, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.

A battle over protocol standards surrounding "how AI agents spend money autonomously" is now inevitable.

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.