Iranian Crypto Outflows Jump 700% After US-Israeli Airstrikes

Trump: Yesterday, 34 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, setting the highest record since records began

Gate News message. On April 13, U.S. President Donald Trump said that yesterday (April 12) 34 ships transited the Strait of Hormuz, the highest single-day passage record since the strait was shut down. In addition, Trump said he will submit an updated version of the lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal again on or before April 27 local time.

Trump: If Iran does not reach an agreement within two weeks, the consequences will be very serious

Trump said in his statement that the Strait of Hormuz blockade has begun, and that other countries will assist the U.S. He warned Iran that if it does not reach an agreement within two weeks, it will face an unfavorable situation, and he emphasized that the United States will maintain the status quo. The United States is preparing to take measures to respond to Iran.

The Strait of Hormuz is set to be blocked effective tonight: Trump officially orders the interception of Iranian vessels, and oil prices surge past $102

U.S. President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and will have it take effect on April 12; oil prices promptly surged. The U.S. military will intercept ships bound for Iran, but it will not affect shipping from other Persian Gulf countries. This move intensifies the global energy crisis, with oil prices breaking above $100, which could affect inflation and central bank policy. The market is also watching how geopolitical risk could impact risk assets.

Trump Threatens to Impose 50% Tariffs on China: Intelligence Says China Plans to Deliver Air-Defense Weapons to Iran

U.S. President Trump threatens to impose an additional 50% tariff on China, claiming China is preparing to deliver air defense systems to Iran. This has heightened tensions between the U.S. and China. Trump’s threat is largely political pressure, and implementation would require legal procedures. China denies providing military aid and calls for restraint. The incident shakes the market, drives up oil prices, and affects the outlook for cryptocurrency.

U.S.-Iran talks break down! The U.S. blocks the Strait and is considering restarting airstrikes. Iran: prepared to miss cheap oil

The peace talks between Iran and the United States have broken down. The U.S. has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz and is considering airstrikes, causing international oil prices to break above $100. Bitcoin has fallen below $71,000. Experts warn that the world is facing a severe crude-oil supply shock, and stored oil is about to run out.

The American Bankers Association criticizes the White House’s stablecoin report, saying it overlooks the core risks of interest-bearing stablecoins

The American Bankers Association criticized the stablecoin report released by the White House Council of Economic Advisers, saying its analysis was wrong. It emphasized that allowing stablecoins to pay interest would lead to local banks’ deposits flowing out and would tighten credit, countering the report’s claim about the effects of the proposed ban.