【AiCoin丨4.24 Snapshot: Graylock Transfer In, USDT Issuance Increase, Funds Frozen】

1、Trump: The United States Has Fully Control of the Strait of Hormuz

Trump posted that Iran is facing difficulties in leadership consolidation, with internal struggles unfolding between “hardliners” and “moderates.” He said that the United States has fully control of the Strait of Hormuz; any ships cannot pass without approval from the U.S. Navy. The strait has been “completely blocked,” unless Iran reaches an agreement. -Original

2、Grayscale Transfers About $25 Million USD in ETH and BTC to Coinbase

According to Arkham data, about 40 minutes ago, Grayscale transferred 3,817 ETH and 210.006 BTC to the Coinbase Prime address, totaling about $25 million USD. -Original

3、Spot Gold Falls 1% to $4,691.76 per Ounce

4、US Weekly Initial Jobless Claims Were 214,000, Above Expectations

For the week ending April 18, the U.S. initial jobless claims were 214,000, higher than the expected 210,000. The prior figure was revised from 207,000 to 208,000. AI interpretation: Initial jobless claims exceeding expectations shows that pressure on the labor market is increasing. The rise in this data may reflect signs of economic slowdown, as businesses are more inclined to lay off workers when facing uncertainty. As a result, market expectations for the future employment situation will become more cautious, which may affect consumer confidence and spending. -Original

5、Tether Issues an Additional 1 Billion USDT

Tether issued an additional 1 billion USDT. -Original

6、Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange, Nobitex, Moved at Least $2.3 Billion Since 2023

According to Reuters, Iran’s largest crypto exchange Nobitex has transferred at least $2.3 billion since 2023 via Tron and BNB Smart Chain, with some funds linked to entities sanctioned by the United States, including the Iranian Central Bank (CBI), IRGC, Hamas, and Hezbollah. Blockchain analysis firms Arkham and Elliptic show that trading volume on Tron exceeds $2 billion, and on BNB Smart Chain is about $317 million, with tens of millions of dollars still flowing even after the outbreak of hostilities. -Original

7、Polymarket Faces Insider Trading Dispute Over Prediction Trades Related to Trump

The crypto prediction market platform Polymarket has fallen into an insider trading controversy over prediction trades related to policy and statements associated with U.S. President Trump. The data shows that from April 5 to 8 alone, related markets concerning the situation in Iran generated about 413 million predictions, involving more than $100 million in funds. Whether Trump will take military action against Iran and whether he will push for a ceasefire became high-frequency trading targets; after his social media statements, the related trading volume surged quickly. Donald Trump Jr. was reported to hold Polymarket shares while also serving as an adviser to the prediction platform Kalshi, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest and insider trading. Industry data indicates that political predictions have become the second-largest category of prediction markets after sports. -Original

8、Arbitrum Security Council Freezes 30,000 ETH to Prevent Theft Funds From Being Transferred

The Arbitrum Security Council froze 30,000 ETH related to the KelpDAO vulnerability to prevent stolen funds from being transferred. This move shows that small-scale election groups can step in to lock funds in emergencies, but it also sparks discussions about decentralization and the boundaries of governance power. An insider at Arbitrum said this power is transparent and necessary, and it represents a trade-off between “decentralization purity” and the capability to respond to security threats. -Original

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