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🔥Trump criticizes Japan and South Korea, as well as NATO, for not providing aid, predicts oil prices will fall
On April 12, Trump said in an interview with FOX News that 93% of Japan’s oil comes from the Middle East, and that 45% of the employment in Japan and South Korea depends on that region, but they have never provided any help. He noted that the U.S. has 45,000 troops stationed in Japan and 50,000 soldiers stationed in South Korea, protecting these countries, but they did not receive support when they sought aid. NATO also did not provide help, and the U.S. spent nearly one trillion d

🔥Trump: Iran's public relations are better than their war efforts. I have never said they can have nuclear weapons.
On April 12th, Trump stated in an interview with FOX News that if Iran acquires nuclear weapons, they will first attack Israel and the Middle East, ultimately threatening the United States. He pointed out that Iran has attacked multiple countries, including launching about 1,800 missiles at the UAE, which has led these countries to support the U.S. Trump emphasized that Iran's public relations claim he allows them to have nuclear weapons, but he has never said that and would n

🔥President Donald Trump orders blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Hyperliquid crude oil futures rise 7%
According to reports, after President Donald Trump ordered a maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, crude oil prices on the Hyperliquid platform surged.
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🔥Payward appoints Robert Moore as Chief Financial Officer
Former Deputy CFO of Payward, Robert Moore, has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. It is reported that the internal promotion of executives is based on their familiarity with the business, which is seen as a key factor for the company's success.

🔥Bitcoin Policy Research Institute Warns: Quantum Computing Advances Are Accelerating Network Upgrade Timelines
The Bitcoin Policy Research Institute released a new briefing stating that progress in quantum computing could threaten Bitcoin's cryptographic security sooner than expected, even though developers are already working on fixes.
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🔥BlackRock Bitcoin ETF capital inflows surge, Morgan Stanley MSBT debut shows strong demand
According to reports, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF capital inflows have surged by $358.1 million, led primarily by BlackRock's IBIT. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley's newly launched MSBT demonstrated strong early demand in its debut.
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🔥TD Cowen initiates coverage of Bitcoin sovereign debt companies, positioning the PBTC sector as an investable stock category
TD Cowen has initiated coverage of three publicly traded Bitcoin sovereign debt companies and positioned the PBTC sector as an investable stock category. The company also predicts that Bitcoin will reach approximately $140k this year.
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🔥Trump orders blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, Bitcoin drops below $71k
Reportedly, the U.S. President announced on social media that the U.S. Navy will immediately begin blocking all ships attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz.
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🔥Japan plans to classify Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as financial instruments
According to reports, Japan intends to reclassify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, shifting them from the payment framework to align with traditional securities regulation.
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🔥Researchers say Bitcoin can be protected from quantum attacks without forking
A new proposal suggests that Bitcoin users can defend against future quantum attacks by designing transactions that comply with the network's existing rules.
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🔥A new proposal claims that Bitcoin can achieve quantum security without protocol changes
According to reports, a new proposal suggests that Bitcoin transactions can resist quantum attacks without altering the core network rules.
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🔥Market makers flee public blockchains to protect their secret trading strategies
Cryptocurrency trading is almost entirely transparent. A startup believes that by drawing on Wall Street's principles, it could change this situation.

🔥MicroStrategy's (MSTR) Bitcoin ambitions are reshaping corporate finance, leaving other companies in the dust.
Reportedly, MicroStrategy (MSTR), led by Michael Saylor, is driving nearly all corporate Bitcoin accumulation, with its treasury model based on STRC becoming the dominant force in reshaping company Bitcoin strategies by 2026.
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🔥Stacked (formerly Lightning Pay) launches a self-custody Lightning wallet, becoming the last major non-custodial Bitcoin exchange in New Zealand
After a wave of mergers, acquisitions, and closures, Stacked (formerly Lightning Pay) has become one of the few remaining non-custodial Bitcoin platforms in New Zealand. The company today launched a self-custody Lightning wallet based on Breez and Spark SDK, allowing users to receive Bitcoin directly into their own wallets and pay utility bills or rent through open banking.
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🔥Tim Draper Confirmed as Speaker at Bitcoin 2026 Conference
According to reports, Tim Draper has officially confirmed he will speak at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference. As the founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and Draper Venture Network, Draper is one of the most experienced and outspoken Bitcoin advocates in the venture capital industry, and one of the few investors to have invested real money in the asset during its early stages.
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🔥SEC Chairman Paul Atkins, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and David Sacks urge Congress to pass the Crypto Market Structure Act immediately
The three financial and policy leaders call on Congress to pass the "Clarity Act," a long-delayed bill aimed at establishing U.S. regulations for the cryptocurrency and blockchain markets.

🔥Whale "Set 10 Major Targets First" Short position floating profit of $3.21 million, BTC opening price $71,554.61
According to on-chain analyst Ai Aunt (@ai_9684xtpa), the contract whale "Set 10 Major Targets First" (@Jason60704294)'s short position has a floating profit of $3.21 million. BTC short: 2,567.49 coins, opening price $71,554.61, floating profit $1.19M; ETH short: 38,465.22 coins, opening price $2,248.74, floating profit $2.03M.
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🔥Bitcoin drops below $71,000, a 24-hour decline of 2.65%
According to market information, Bitcoin drops below $71,000, with a 24-hour decline of 2.65%.
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🔥Strategy Watch #2
Monthly analysis of digital asset strategy performance and capital flows. The report examines fund returns, trends in structured products, and allocator movements, revealing the evolution of institutional demand and exposure in the crypto market.

🔥Volatility over time mapping: Implied volatility heatmap
The new implied volatility heatmap tracks market pricing changes for expected volatility across strike prices and expiration dates, covering weekly, monthly, and yearly time scales.