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Crypto KOL manya releases a personal research tool ranking, with S-level products including Dune and frontrun.pro, A-level including Coinglass, and B and C-level products containing multiple well-known tools.

Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee pointed out that since the escalation of the Middle East conflict, Ethereum has outperformed Bitcoin and the stock market. The current war expenditure is about $30 billion per month, expected to increase to $100 billion in the future, with energy price hikes having a relatively small impact on consumers. He believes that in the context of high fiscal spending and energy volatility, the allocation value of crypto assets is rising.

ME News Report, April 12 (UTC+8), U.S. President Trump: The (U.S.-Iran) talks went well, and most issues reached consensus, but the only truly important nuclear matter was not resolved. Starting immediately, the U.S. Navy will begin to blockade any ships attempting to enter or exit the Strait of Hormuz. (Source: PANews)

ME News Report, April 6 (UTC+8), Iran's decision to reject the U.S. ceasefire proposal was made after a series of recent incidents in western and central Iran, including the failure of U.S. helicopter air assault operations, which further solidified Iran's advantage. U.S. President Trump reportedly retreated somewhat from previous threats and extended his repeatedly issued ultimatum. (Source: PANews)

The US CPI year-over-year increased to 3.3% in March 2026, with inflation rising mainly due to rising oil prices and supply chain issues. Analysis indicates that Bitcoin's price is influenced by various factors such as real interest rates, the US dollar exchange rate, and liquidity, and is no longer solely used as an inflation hedge.

At the "Chain Moving World, Future Without Borders" forum, Dr. Lin Jiali pointed out that 2026 will be the first year of major development in artificial intelligence, and Hong Kong has the advantage of becoming a bridge for Chinese companies going global. He mentioned that Hong Kong attracts international capital, not only to respond to market and policy but also to master technology and risk management to support the development of AI and Web3 fields.

Resolv Labs upgraded the contract to destroy 46 million USR held by the hacker. The hacker exploited a vulnerability to mint 80 million USR and sold 34 million, resulting in an actual loss of $34 million.

ME News, April 19 (UTC+8), Morpho recently announced that, following recent incidents involving Kelp DAO and LayerZero Bridge, out of caution, the Morpho Association has suspended the cross-chain bridge service for the MORPHO token OFT on the Arbitrum chain. Morpho further explained that the cross-chain functionality on Arbitrum will remain suspended until the specific cause of the rsETH incident is identified. (Source: MLion)

According to ME News on April 19 (UTC+8), prediction market data shows that in the event "Will the US and Iran reach a permanent peace agreement before April 30, 2026?", the probability of the "Yes" option's trading volume decreased from 62.5% to 42.0%, a single-day drop of 20.5 percentage points.

At the forum held in Hong Kong, Monera Digital CEO Feng emphasized that the market lacks confidence in capital, but demand for digital assets remains. Monera is committed to building AI-powered private banking to accelerate research and risk control, and to safeguard clients' assets' security and liquidity.

At the "Crypto 2026" forum, Arda Senoz from Alchemy Pay introduced the core value of Alchemy Chain, emphasized its role in the financial link, and highlighted the multiple functions of the ACH token, while outlining development goals for the coming years to promote seamless integration between fiat currency and the crypto economy.

On April 19th, security was heightened in Islamabad, Pakistan, with some shops closed and restricted traffic. Three aircraft carrying U.S. personnel landed at Nur Khan Air Base, and nearby hotels increased security, with guests being asked to leave.

At the Frontier Technology Forum, Liu Yang proposed the “AI+3” investment framework, covering precious metals, ETFs, and digital assets. She believes that low-risk, high-return assets are emerging in the AI era and predicts that the gold price will reach $7,000 per ounce. She emphasizes Hong Kong’s importance in the digital asset sector and encourages investors to seize opportunities in AI and Web3.

The Fellowship PAC associated with Tether paid approximately $300k in advertising fees to Bo Hines's Nxum Group ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, sparking discussions about potential conflicts of interest. The PAC claims to support crypto-friendly candidates, but questions remain about the transparency of its funding.

Former BCB Group CEO Oliver von Landsberg-Sadie and his family were robbed at knifepoint at their home, with the assailants targeting his cryptocurrency wallet keys. Ultimately, they did not succeed and only stole cash and jewelry. The police have launched an investigation, and Oliver has urged crypto industry professionals to strengthen security measures.

ME News Update, April 12 (UTC+8), according to CoinMarketCap market data, ETH is currently priced at $2,181.49, with a 24-hour decrease of 3.0%. (Source: CoinMarketCap)

As the 2028 Bitcoin halving approaches, mining companies face greater challenges, with block rewards decreasing to 1.5625 BTC. Rising costs and capital tightening reduce profits, prompting mining companies to shift towards deleveraging and cash flow optimization, restructuring their business models, and actively managing electricity and computing infrastructure. Improved regulatory frameworks are driving investment toward mining companies with long-term capabilities.

ME News message. On April 7 (UTC+8), prediction market data shows that within 24 hours, multiple addresses concentrated participation in the event “Will the United States attack Iran before February 22, 2026?”, and chose the result “Yes”. The cumulative bet amount is approximately $2098.5k, indicating that this result received significant funding attention in a short period.

Ju.com announces a $30 million strategic investment in Nivex Exchange to promote the development of an AI intelligent trading ecosystem. The funds will be used for token incentives, liquidity building, and AI algorithm research and development. Both parties will explore innovative areas and jointly build an efficient digital asset trading system.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit confirmed the CFTC's exclusive regulatory authority over designated contract markets, dismissing the challenge from the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement. CFTC Chairman Mike Selig emphasized that federal law explicitly states that derivatives markets are under its regulation.