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Iran is utilizing Bitcoin for oil transit fee settlements via the Strait of Hormuz, but stablecoins dominate actual fund transfers in these transactions.

RAVE saw $50.85 million in liquidations in 24 hours, with long positions at $27.53 million and shorts at $23.32 million. The largest liquidation was $105,352, with significant price swings and high trader activity.

Allor Network partnered with Band Protocol to enhance AI-driven Web3 applications by integrating Allor's AI network with Band's decentralized oracle infrastructure, improving access to real-world data for blockchain applications.

Brazilian President Lula criticized U.S. interventions lacking UN approval, arguing they jeopardize global stability and burden developing nations with economic fallout, such as rising food and fuel prices. He condemned leaders using social media for threats of war.

KAST.xyz partnered with Immunefi to enhance security for its stablecoin-based financial platform, integrating advanced monitoring tools to protect users in decentralized finance. This collaboration underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity in fostering trust within the Web3 landscape.

Gate News message, AAVE token declined more than 18% today after the KelpDAO exploit created bad debt on Aave protocol. Multiple whale addresses conducted large-scale sell-offs: smaugvision sold 20,015 AAVE for 2.06M USDC at an average price of $103; Whale 0xFC56 sold 20,000 AAVE for 2.05M USDC at a

ATT Global and ENI have partnered to integrate real-world advertising with blockchain technology, enhancing user engagement and creating measurable digital assets. This collaboration aims to convert traditional Web2 traffic into quantifiable Web3 interactions through decentralized systems.

President Trump appears to be increasingly fearful and hesitant in his military decisions following an incident involving an American fighter jet in Iran. Haunted by past crises, he oscillates between aggressive and conciliatory tactics while privately struggling with the potential escalation of conflict and concerns for troop safety.

Ismail Qaani, commander of Iran's IRGC Quds Force, visited Baghdad to meet with Iraqi leaders to discuss regional stability and address Iraq's political deadlock following a recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan announced the unveiling of a new list of key enterprises, attracting over 100 businesses valued above 100 billion HKD in sectors like life sciences, AI, and fintech, highlighting Hong Kong's appeal for international investment.

From 2026-04-19 04:30 to 2026-04-19 04:45 (UTC), within ETH’s 15-minute candlestick chart, the return recorded -0.58%, and the price range was 2321.62 to 2342.04 USDT, with an amplitude of 0.87%. The short-term selloff occurred against a backdrop of increased overall market volatility and a broad decline in the prices of major crypto assets; overall market risk appetite clearly fell, and traders’ wait-and-see sentiment strengthened.
The main driver behind this abnormal move is a sharp contraction in liquidity in the derivatives market and leveraged funds proactively reducing positions. Data shows that over the past 24 hours, the ETH/USD perpetual contract trading volume dropped 67.16% to approximately 74.87 million, open interest edged down 3.33% to 329 million, and liquidation amounts did not expand unusually. This structure indicates that the market lacks the risk of passive cascades; more funds chose to proactively step aside and wait on the sidelines, intensifying short-term selling pressure.
In addition, the long/short structure in which shorts held the upper hand (long/short ratio 47.48%:52.52%) and sentiment synchronization with the panic range reinforced the downward price trend. During the same period, major coins such as BTC and SOL also fell 2%-3.4% in tandem, further showing that this pullback was driven by system-wide risk sentiment. On-chain funds did not show any large abnormal transfers or large-scale liquidations of DeFi protocols; spot and on-chain liquidity remained generally stable, and no sudden system risk resonance was observed.
Current volatility-related risks still need close monitoring, especially as overall risk appetite continues to contract—ETH’s short-term price may face further downside probing. Watch subsequent changes in derivatives trading volume and open interest, extreme shifts in the long/short ratio and funding rate, and promptly monitor on-chain fund flows, large transfers, and any signs of amplified platform net outflows. For more market anomalies and deeper analysis, please continue to follow our upcoming market updates.

Spark Protocol's strategy of delisting low-usage assets and tightening collateral has faced initial backlash but proved wise during market turmoil. While maintaining higher interest rate caps, SparkLend ensures liquidity, unlike Aave, which now faces significant risks.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte believes the U.S. will remain in NATO despite challenges in relations. He advocates for a stronger Europe within NATO, shifting from dependency to genuine partnership while emphasizing the importance of U.S. nuclear protection for European security.

Request Network (REQ) surged 23.68% in just 15 minutes, reaching $0.152, with a 24-hour rise of 116.52% and trading volume over $8 million. Factors include retail interest and whale accumulation. Resistance at $0.160 and support at $0.122 are under observation.

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Deputy Chief Lam Ho-him noted increased interest from Middle Eastern clients in transferring funds and opening local accounts. He highlighted mutual engagement, the expansion of virtual insurance in the region, and the introduction of Islamic bond ETFs, indicating Hong Kong's development as a digital asset innovation hub.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned the attack in Lebanon that killed a French peacekeeper, stating it violates international law and may constitute war crimes. He urged for an end to such attacks and accountability for perpetrators.

Kamino has temporarily suspended interactions with LayerZero-related tokens as a precaution, while allowing withdrawals and debt repayments. They emphasize that this measure is for risk management and that user funds are safe.

President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to address the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran negotiations, with officials warning of potential conflict if no quick resolution is found. Key attendees included Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Rubio.

On April 19, Onchain Lens reported that the Trump Token team moved 7.59 million TRUMP tokens, worth about $21.81 million, to a BitGo custody address, typically used for future transfers to exchanges.

A trader with 8.02 billion ASTEROID tokens has achieved $2.6 million in unrealized gains after holding the position for over 580 days, as reported by Lookonchain.