On April 18, the UK Maritime Trade Operations reported that two Iranian IRGC patrol boats opened fire on a tanker. Fortunately, the tanker and its crew remained unharmed.

Beijing's second robot half-marathon features over 300 humanoid robots from 70 teams competing on a 21-km course. Advances in autonomous movement are highlighted, with 40% operating without control. China dominates the humanoid robot market, despite production challenges.

MicroStrategy's stock surged 13.83% as Bitcoin reclaimed $78,000, returning the company to an unrealized profit of $1.37 billion. The rise follows easing tensions in the Middle East and a broader rally in risk assets, despite criticism of its preferred stock.

Gate News message, April 18 — U.S. stock indices closed sharply higher on April 17, with the S&P 500 rising 1.2% to 7,126.06, the Nasdaq Composite gaining 1.52% to 24,468.48, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing 1.79% to 49,447.43. The Nasdaq extended its winning streak to 13 consecutive tr

Singapore Gulf Bank has introduced a stablecoin conversion service for corporate and high-net-worth clients, enabling zero-fee fiat-to-stablecoin transactions on the Solana network. It supports multiple blockchains and enhances liquidity management.

Ripple's XRP launched on Solana as a wrapped cross-chain asset on April 17, partnering with Hex Trust and others. This move, aimed at boosting liquidity and expanding access to Solana's DEX ecosystem, highlights Solana's growing role in cross-chain tokenization.

On April 17, NATO deployed four French Rafale jets to intercept Russian aircraft near the Baltic states, amid escalating regional tensions following threats from Russia's Security Council.

EFGH and Digital Asset Protection have formed a joint venture to create VNL1, Vietnam's national blockchain infrastructure, tackling counterfeit goods and improving traceability. The project includes several initiatives, aiming to enhance fintech and governance.

Solana (SOL) is trading at $88.87, with a daily gain of 3.84%. Analysts indicate that maintaining support above $87 is crucial to potentially reach $120. Liquidation clusters influence price action, and a breakout above $107 could confirm upward momentum.