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Ayatollah Khamenei's Armed Forces Day message emphasized military readiness, wishing well to personnel and families, and threatening a "new painful defeat" for enemies, coinciding with Iran's annual celebration.

Gate News bot message, Gate market data shows that BTC has broken below 76000 USDT, current price is 75996.9 USDT.

Dmitry Rogozin calls for Russia to expand missile targets to include Western politicians, labeling them "war criminals." He suggests targeting their addresses and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy, accusing Britain of supplying weapons to Ukraine.

X has launched the Cashtags feature, integrating financial trading into its social feed, generating $1 billion in trading volume shortly after its release. Currently available for iPhone users in the U.S. and Canada, it allows easy access to market data and discussions. X Money, a peer-to-peer wallet, is set for rollout amid regulatory concerns, while a new integration with Wealthsimple enables direct in-app trading.

On April 18, Ukraine's Armed Forces targeted four significant Russian oil facilities, including refineries and a transshipment terminal, aimed at disrupting fuel supplies to Russian forces. The damage assessment is ongoing, with no response from Russia yet.

MicroStrategy plans to switch its preferred stock dividend payouts from monthly to semi-monthly, aiming to enhance investor gains and stabilize stock prices. Shareholders will vote on this by June 8. The stock has seen a trading surge and significant price fluctuations recently, influenced by Bitcoin trends and external geopolitical factors.

Bitcoin ETFs saw $663.9 million in inflows on April 18, indicating renewed institutional confidence and a shift in market sentiment. This trend suggests sustained interest in Bitcoin as investors seek to diversify their portfolios.

HKEX is reforming its listing mechanism to improve IPO quality by enforcing stricter disclosure standards and allowing confidential submissions. Failure to meet standards will result in public disclosure of sponsoring institutions' names, emphasizing the importance of compliance.

Gate News message, April 18 — Iran has not agreed to hold the next round of negotiations with the United States, according to Iran's Tasnim News Agency on April 18.

More Americans now own Bitcoin than gold, highlighting a significant shift in asset preferences as Bitcoin's popularity surges. U.S. entities dominate global Bitcoin holdings, and institutional adoption is accelerating, with major firms entering the market and legislation potentially enhancing Bitcoin's legal status.

Iran's Judiciary Chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, demands that the U.S. and Israel pay war reparations for their actions against Iran, calling for accountability and prosecution of war crimes.

Iran's IRGC dismantled several organizations linked to the US, Israel, and the UK, leading to numerous arrests across East Azerbaijan, Mazandaran, and Kerman provinces for various security-related offenses.

Abu Dhabi, Qatar, and Kuwait raised $7 billion in bonds through private placements amid the US-Israeli war on Iran, despite a closed public bond market. Following a recent ceasefire, bond prices have partially recovered, with expectations for increased public market issuance if stability continues.

Slovakia plans to sue the EU over its ban on Russian gas imports, claiming it violates EU treaty principles. Prime Minister Fico argues such sanctions should require unanimous consent among member states.

XRP ETFs surpassed $1.5 billion in inflows, fueled by growing institutional adoption post-Ripple's SEC settlement in 2025. Major firms launched products, and investor interest remains strong, with projections suggesting continued growth for XRP in the coming year.

Hyundai Motor Group is restructuring to focus on AI and robotics, reducing traditional operations. It plans a $34.3 billion investment in robotics by 2030 and aims to launch a robotics-as-a-service model, collaborating with Google DeepMind and NVIDIA.

Mohammad Makhber, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, asserted that Iran's internal unity and resistance are crucial for the nation's future and should not be compromised in foreign negotiations.

Vitalik Buterin warned on April 18 about an attack on the DNS registrar for eth.limo, urging users to avoid accessing vitalik.eth.limo and related pages. He recommended using IPFS as an alternative until the issue is resolved.

Gate News message, April 18 — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that the option of transferring Iranian enriched uranium to a foreign location has been rejected.

A wallet associated with Arthur Hayes transferred 3,000 ETH to exchanges, sparking speculation about potential selling pressure. While some interpret this as profit-taking, others suggest it may be for repositioning. The crypto community remains divided as traders monitor the situation closely.