On April 18, two Indian vessels attempting to navigate the Hormuz Strait were confronted by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy, resulting in gunfire. According to BlockBeats, one of the ships involved was a supertanker flying the Indian flag. Iran has yet to issue a statement regarding the incident.

On Apr 18, 2026, 11:08 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 76,000 USDT and is now trading at 75,921.398438 USDT, with a narrowed narrowed 0.69% increase in 24 hours.

In a recent episode of the Inside the Blockchain 100 AMA hosted by Binance Square, prominent crypto influencer Wendy O opened up about her remarkable journey from an underpaid healthcare worker to one of the most recognized female voices in the cryptocurrency space. Boasting over a million combined followers across X, YouTube, and TikTok, Wendy O, who has been navigating the volatile crypto markets since 2017, shared her hard-won trading strategies, her bullish outlook on the intersection of AI and Web3, and why she believes crypto is the ultimate equalizer for women in finance. From Long Commutes to Crypto Independence Before she was a household name in crypto content, Wendy O was a patient care coordinator in Los Angeles. Despite loving her job, she felt stifled by the grueling commutes and the lack of upward financial mobility in the healthcare sector. "There's not a lot of opportunity to get raises," Wendy O explained to host Karine. Seeking a way to be a stay-at-home mom for her young daughter, she began searching for alternatives. She discovered Bitcoin through libertarian radio broadcasts, which sparked her curiosity. Soon after, on the advice of a family friend, she hesitantly joined social media, eventually hosting over four dozen local crypto meetups across LA County. Today, she credits the decentralized nature of the industry for changing her life. "The cool thing about crypto is it's 24/7, 365. All you really need is a cell phone to access it. It’s been a game changer for me." The Maturation of a Trader: The 4-Tier Strategy Looking back at her early days in 2017—when trading was heavily reliant on Bitcoin pairs rather than stablecoins—Wendy O admits to making rookie mistakes and engaging in risky trading behaviors. Today, her approach has dramatically matured, shifting from aggressive day trading to patient, long-term swing trading. "The market is going to do what the market's going to do whether you like it or not. The market doesn't care about your feelings," she warned. To manage risk, Wendy O now utilizes a strict four-tier investment system: Tier 1: Bitcoin. Treated as a pristine collateral asset. "That’s something I don’t plan on selling ever," she noted, adding that she securely stores it off-site via financial advisors.Tier 2: Long-term Holds. Established altcoins like Ethereum, Solana, and XRP, mapped out with specific profit-taking targets.Tier 3: New Projects. High-potential new launches where she gets in and out rapidly.Tier 4: Meme Coins. Highly speculative assets where she previously applied the "moonbag strategy"—pulling out the initial investment and a small profit as soon as the asset pumps, leaving the "free" tokens to ride the market. Her number one rule for surviving the crypto space? Keep a journal. Wendy O stressed that self-accountability is paramount. Traders must meticulously document their investments and profit-taking to avoid the ultimate trap: marrying your bags and blowing up your account. The Future is AI and 'The Trifecta' Looking toward the remainder of 2024 and into 2026, Wendy O is placing her bets heavily on the integration of Artificial Intelligence and cryptocurrency. "I think that AI agents are going to take over in their own way, and it’s going to be a big part of crypto just because of microtransactions," she stated. For investors looking for the next narrative, she highlighted projects featuring what she calls "The Trifecta": AI, DeFi, and RWAs (Real World Assets). Ultimately, Wendy O envisions a future where blockchain technology is entirely frictionless. "Everything’s going to be on-chain... future generations are going to be operating in crypto, and they're not even going to know they're operating in crypto." A Champion for Women in Web3 Throughout her career, Wendy O has been a vocal advocate for female participation in the blockchain sector. While acknowledging that the internet can be a "weird place," she firmly believes the crypto industry has progressed and remains unparalleled in its accessibility. "There are no real barriers to entry," she said. "If a woman wants to learn about crypto... we have so many capabilities at our fingertips. I actually think that crypto is the best place for a woman to work." For those looking to follow in her footsteps and become crypto content creators, Wendy O’s advice is characteristically blunt and practical: "Consistency is incredibly important... get your behind up and get to work." She added that if she had to start all over again today, she would aggressively create content across multiple platforms, lean on AI for assistance, and most importantly: "I would not worry about what people thought about me, and I wouldn't read the comments." The full interview with Wendy O is available on Binance Square's '[Inside the Blockchain 100](https://www.binance.com/en/square/audio/replay?id=39008457541242)'.

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Banking trade groups have increased their lobbying efforts against the proposed stablecoin yield compromise in ongoing CLARITY Act discussions. According to NS3.AI, the debate has focused on a White House estimate suggesting that a yield ban would result in only $2.1 billion in additional bank lending. The compromise aims to prohibit passive yield on stablecoin balances while permitting activity-based rewards. Senator Tillis mentioned that the text is still being finalized this week, whereas Senator Alsobrooks anticipates its completion probably next week.

船舶追踪数据显示，约 10 艘船只 18 日尝试通过霍尔木兹海峡，但最终折返。航运轨迹显示，多艘船只在行至伊朗拉腊克岛附近水域后折返。数据显示，这些船只中多为油轮，多艘船只在自动识别系统中的目的地为印度。伊朗外长阿拉格齐 17 日宣布在黎巴嫩和以色列停火期间对所有商船开放霍尔木兹海峡。但伊朗媒体 18 日报道，因美国“屡次违背承诺”，伊朗军方已重新收紧对霍尔木兹海峡的管控。（新华社）

伊朗副外长赛义德·哈提布扎德表示，伊朗永远不会接受美国对其港口的封锁或美国发出的任何其他“命令”。“未来永远不会有任何封锁，”他说。“殖民主义的时代必须终结，”他补充道。美国“不能向其他国家发号施令”。(金十)

Ethereum's price fluctuations may lead to substantial liquidations on major centralized exchanges. According to ChainCatcher, data from Coinglass indicates that if Ethereum surpasses $2,473, the cumulative liquidation intensity of short positions on mainstream centralized exchanges could reach $1.222 billion. Conversely, if Ethereum falls below $2,244, the cumulative liquidation intensity of long positions could amount to $712 million.

数据显示，自 2 月 5 日至今，总加密货币总市值新增 4300 亿美元。

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Jeff Park 认为，对于年轻人来说，从高不可攀的住房到 AI 取代整整一代人的工作，金融体系已经彻底崩溃。

这是一个缓慢而稳定的过程：将新的素养融入既有的体系。它意味着一种觉悟——要治理美元的未来，首先必须理解那种正在书写未来的语言。

今早AI圈炸了！从不融资的DeepSeek首度开口：寻求100亿美元估值，筹集3亿美元。V4即将来袭，万亿参数+华为昇腾加持，连老黄都慌了！

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