Large investors, often referred to as 'whales,' have been increasing their holdings of the TRUMP memecoin in anticipation of the April 25 Mar-a-Lago luncheon. According to NS3.AI, one particular wallet has notably increased its holdings to 1.13 million tokens, valued at approximately $3.2 million. This accumulation suggests a strategic move by investors ahead of the event.

Market data shows that RAVE briefly surged above $7.50, currently trading at $7.46, a daily increase of over 172%.

A spokesperson for the Hatem Anbia Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces stated that in the face of threats from the United States, Iran will resolutely implement a "permanent mechanism for controlling the Strait of Hormuz." (Jinshi)

The overnight index swap (OIS) curve indicates that the market anticipates an approximately 84% probability of the Bank of England raising interest rates twice in 2026. According to Jin10, this expectation has increased from 60% last Friday.

Gold call options continue to be positioned for an upward move, although enthusiasm for betting on a significant rise remains moderate. According to Jin10, silver call options exhibit a more cautious stance, with limited bets placed on substantial upward movements.

The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant shift in its funding environment over the past six months, according to Odaily. Tom Dunleavy, Head of Venture Capital at Varys Capital, shared on X that the process for venture capitalists (VCs) to secure promising projects has changed drastically. Previously, VCs had to engage in extensive networking, content creation, podcast appearances, and numerous calls to attract investments. Now, simply having available funds is sufficient, as projects are actively seeking out VCs. Currently, most VC firms are in one of three states: they have exhausted their funds, shifted focus to later-stage investments (Series A and beyond), or are in the process of fundraising, albeit with difficulty. Fundraising timelines have extended from 2-3 weeks to 2-3 months. Projects with questionable business models or those merely replicating the latest trends are struggling to secure new or follow-up funding, which Dunleavy views as a positive development. There are fewer than 20 firms actively investing in pre-seed or seed rounds. VCs now have the luxury of selecting projects more carefully and conducting thorough due diligence. The investment cycle of 2025-2026 is anticipated to be a historic 'golden opportunity,' provided VCs can endure the current market conditions.

European stock markets opened with widespread declines on April 13, according to BlockBeats. The Euro Stoxx 50 index fell by 1.02%, while Germany's DAX index dropped 1.42%. The UK's FTSE 100 index decreased by 0.5%, Spain's IBEX 35 index declined 1.06%, and France's CAC 40 index saw a reduction of 0.89%.

Hyperliquid founder Jeffrey Yan has declined a substantial investment offer based on a valuation of approximately $1 billion, according to BlockBeats. The offer, which amounted to around $100 million, was turned down after careful consideration. The report indicates that prior to the investment proposal, the team had been sustaining operations through personal funds, with monthly expenses covered by Yan himself. During the investor engagement period, Yan consulted with various entrepreneurs and venture capitalists about the essence and significance of external funding but remained unconvinced that external capital could enhance the intrinsic value of Hyperliquid. On Monday, Yan informed his team of the decision to reject the investment offer. Insiders revealed that the team members responsible for managing funds were surprised by the decision, as several preparatory steps had been taken in anticipation of the funding. Yan's primary reason for declining the offer was his belief that Hyperliquid is not a traditional company but a neutral on-chain protocol. He argued that introducing external equity capital could compromise the protocol's "permissionless and neutral" stance, conflicting with its long-term design goals. Yan has publicly stated that if Bitcoin had accepted venture capital funding in its early stages, its "neutrality narrative" might have been weakened. Following this logic, he chose to maintain Hyperliquid's structure without investors and continues to support part of its operational expenses with personal funds. On January 28, 2024, Yan summarized the project's principles on social media: - No investors - No paid market makers - No fees charged to the development team - No insiders or privileged participants This statement is seen as a key element of Hyperliquid's "extreme decentralization/de-capitalization" approach.

Tom Dunleavy, Head of Venture Capital at Varys Capital, wrote on X that the funding environment in the cryptocurrency market has changed dramatically over the past six months. Previously, VCs had to constantly expand their networks, write content, appear on podcasts, participate in Spaces, and promote their investment rationale to invest in good projects, making countless phone calls every week… But now, simply having money to invest is enough. Projects are now “pushed to VCs,” rather than VCs actively seeking them out; as long as others know you have funds, projects will come to you. Most VC firms are now in one of three states: they're out of money, they're moving to later stages (Series A and beyond), or they're raising funds (but not successfully). Fundraising that used to take 2-3 weeks now often drags on for 2-3 months. Projects with questionable business models or that simply copy the latest trend narratives are no longer getting new funding or follow-on investments (which is a good thing). There are probably fewer than 20 firms still actively investing in pre-seed/seed rounds. VCs can generally choose the projects they want to invest in at their leisure, and have more time to conduct due diligence. This investment cycle in 2025 and 2026 may very well become a historic "golden opportunity," but only if VCs can stay and invest.

Apple's stock opened at $260 on Monday as discussions intensified regarding the impact of potential delays in the launch of a foldable iPhone on AAPL. According to NS3.AI, Nikkei Asia reported that Apple's foldable iPhone models are encountering engineering and technical difficulties, which could result in a postponed release.

AI-linked scams caused around $893 million in losses in 2025, with many cases tied to crypto and fake investment schemes. Older people were heavily affected, as scammers used these tools to pose as advisers and convince them to send large amounts of money.

Crypto wallet provider Exodus is rolling out a new “Exodus Pay” feature in its self-custodial storage wallet with aw very simple goal in mind: to making digital assets usable for everyday payments, even for beginners.

Something significant is happening right now that could mark the start of the next phase of Bitcoin's price movement.

The Clarity Act has become a litmus test for Washington's determination to regulate cryptocurrencies, and its successful passage will directly determine the United States' competitiveness in the global digital finance sector.

If a new Hong Kong dollar stablecoin enters the market merely as a "compliant payment instrument," it will not be easy for it to grow rapidly. This is because it is not facing a blank market, but a mature network where user habits, liquidity, and channel access are already largely solidified.

World Liberty Financial’s WLFI token—linked to Donald Trump—fell to an all-time low of $0.07714 after the project was caught using billions of its own tokens as collateral to secure $75 million in stablecoin loans, raising fresh concerns about liquidity risk and DeFi market stability.

Kraken Financial has been given a limited Federal Reserve account through the Kansas City Fed, allowing its banking arm to access Fed payment systems like Fedwire under strict conditions and a one-year trial.

The rise of perpetual contracts, the trend of on-chain migration, and emerging opportunities for developers.

Hong Kong's first batch of stablecoin licenses has finally been issued, with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority ultimately selecting only two entities: HSBC and Standard Chartered. All the Chinese-funded institutions that submitted applications had received "window guidance" from relevant departments, requesting them to postpone their participation in this stablecoin license application process.

Major companies are no longer just piling on GPUs; they are simultaneously expanding an entire layer of "CPU scheduling infrastructure" to provide operational support for AI agents. When computing power is no longer scarce, whoever can solve system-level bottlenecks first will have the last laugh in this game.