Ali Velayati, foreign affairs advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, stated on his personal social media account on the 12th that Iranian diplomacy has always adhered to the principle of "protecting our homeland." He added that control of the Strait of Hormuz is now firmly in Iranian hands. (CCTV News)

CryptoQuant analyst Darkfost stated that the Bitcoin market is currently entering an early stabilization phase, with long-term holding behavior gradually increasing, indicating a potential shift in market structure. Data shows that since October, the number of BTC held for more than a year has increased from approximately 12 million to approximately 12.4 million. While the increase is still relatively modest, it reflects a shift in market behavior towards long-term holding. Since mid-December, the 30-day change has remained consistently positive, indicating that investors are more inclined to continue holding rather than distributing their holdings. Darkfost points out that this change typically signifies a transition from a speculative-driven phase to a phase of stronger long-term conviction. Historically, the proportion of long-term holdings usually declines significantly at market peaks and gradually recovers during bear markets; therefore, the current trend can be seen as an early sign of market stabilization. However, he also emphasizes that this indicator represents a long-term change and typically requires a considerable amount of time to form a clear trend; currently, it is still in its early stages.

The ceasefire news in the Middle East briefly boosted risk assets, but Wall Street strategists warned that the war has left wounds on inflation, energy supplies, and the Federal Reserve's policy space that are difficult to heal quickly.

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Cynthia Lummis emphasized the urgency of advancing the CLARITY Act, warning that delays could push the next opportunity for establishing a crypto regulatory framework to 2030. According to NS3.AI, notable figures such as David Sacks, Brian Armstrong, and SEC Chairman Paul Atkins have also expressed support for expediting market structure legislation.

US spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced significant net inflows exceeding $786 million last week, marking their most robust performance since February. According to NS3.AI, BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust attracted approximately $612 million. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley's newly launched MSBT fund garnered around $46 million within its initial three trading days.

Security experts have highlighted that cryptocurrency theft is increasingly being used to finance North Korea's military activities. According to NS3.AI, researchers have observed a months-long infiltration targeting Drift Protocol, indicating a shift in North Korean operations. These activities have expanded beyond phishing to include attacks on exchanges, wallet services, and key permission holders of DeFi protocols.

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US President Donald Trump retweeted an article on social media on the 12th about a "naval blockade" of Iran. The Iranian Embassy in Austria responded that same day, saying that a blockade cannot "open" the Strait of Hormuz. The embassy wrote on social media: "To those concerned, a simple explanation: a blockade is a blockade. It cannot 'open' the Strait of Hormuz; it will only restrict it. The only way out of this self-inflicted predicament is to remain open and flexible in negotiations. Follow reason." (Xinhua)

As North Korean hacking continues to escalate its attacks and infiltration of the crypto industry, security experts point out that a key difference between them and hackers from other countries lies in the fact that crypto assets have become a crucial direct source of funding for North Korea's military spending. Reports indicate that North Korean hackers have once again shaken the industry in their recent months-long infiltration campaign against Drift Protocol. Experts state that this model is not merely a "money transfer tool," but rather a direct "predatory profit-making" scheme used to circumvent international sanctions and obtain readily available hard currency. Security researchers point out that unlike countries like Russia and Iran, North Korea lacks sustainable external economic and commodity export capabilities, thus relying more heavily on crypto theft as a core source of income to support its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs. Experts also emphasize that North Korean hackers have expanded their targets from simple phishing attacks to include exchanges, wallet services, and key holders of DeFi protocol permissions, and commonly employ long-term social engineering and identity spoofing infiltration methods. Due to the "irreversible once confirmed" nature of blockchain transactions, the crypto industry is far weaker than the traditional financial system in terms of freezing and recovering funds, making such attacks more destructive in terms of speed and scale. Security experts warn that this type of attack, characterized by "long-term infiltration and precise control takeover," has yet to be effectively addressed by the industry. (CoinDesk)

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U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated that the U.S. should not continue to delay the legislative process of the CLARITY Act, otherwise it may take nearly four years to further improve the regulatory framework for the crypto industry. She posted on social media platform X, stating, "This is our last chance to pass the CLARITY Act by at least 2030," and emphasizing that "the future of American finance cannot be jeopardized." The bill aims to provide a clearer regulatory structure for the crypto industry, clarifying the responsibilities of regulatory agencies to promote industry innovation and market development. With the U.S. midterm elections approaching, the market is concerned that Congressional priorities may shift, slowing down the legislative process. Former White House AI and Crypto Affairs Director David Sacks also expressed support for expediting the bill, stating, "Now is the time to act," and predicting that the relevant market structure legislation will eventually be signed into law by the president. On the industry front, several figures, including Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, have recently called for accelerating the legislative process, believing that clear rules will promote innovation and increase market participation. On the regulatory front, SEC Chairman Paul Atkins also expressed support for pushing for comprehensive market structure legislation to avoid continued regulatory uncertainty affecting industry development. (Cointelegraph)

On April 12, prediction market Polymarket briefly appeared in Google News search results alongside major media outlets like Reuters and The Guardian. According to BlockBeats, this inclusion was quickly removed. A Google spokesperson clarified that the platform's appearance was an error and confirmed that the site is no longer featured in the news section. Previously, when users searched for event-driven prediction questions, such as whether ships would pass through the Strait of Hormuz, Polymarket's entries appeared directly below traditional news outlets. Both Polymarket and its competitor Kalshi have been actively pursuing media and platform integration. Last year, Google partnered with these platforms to incorporate their data into the Google Finance section. Additionally, in June of the previous year, X platform announced Polymarket as its official prediction market partner. The Polymarket application has also been integrated into the MetaMask crypto wallet and World App by World.

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