Chen Haolian: Hong Kong welcomes Layer1 to establish a presence in the city and plans to study a DAO regulatory framework to address the legal status of foundations.

Tom Lee: The stock market often hits bottom early in a war, bullish on Ethereum and tech stocks

Well-known analyst Tom Lee said in an interview that despite the U.S.-Iran conflict and rising oil prices, the stock market did not fall, showing that the market has strong resilience. He believes that most S&P constituents have undergone significant adjustments, that the worst-case scenario for the overall market may already be behind us, and that there is room for upside from here. He is bullish on Ethereum as well as technology, industrial, and mid- and small-cap stocks.

Trump: The U.S. military will continue to remain around Iran until the agreement is implemented, and the Strait of Hormuz will remain open

Trump said on the Truth platform that all U.S. troops and supplies will remain in Iran and the surrounding region until an agreement is reached and carried out. He warned that if the agreement is not followed, he will launch stronger military action, but he pledged not to use nuclear weapons to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military is also stepping up its preparations for war.

Trump’s 50% tariff warning throws the big stick at those who “provide military aid to Iran”! Confirmed: if the U.S.-Iran ceasefire holds, talks will lift sanctions

U.S. President Trump announced a 50% tariff on any country that provides military arms to Iran, emphasizing there will be "absolutely no exemptions." At the same time, the U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement, and Trump said he would work closely with Iran to end uranium enrichment and lift sanctions, with the situation hopeful to shift toward negotiations.

The U.S. Treasury Secretary urges Congress to pass the "Clarity Act" and establish a regulatory framework for digital assets

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent urged Congress to pass the “Clear Act” as soon as possible to establish a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. He noted that cryptocurrencies have been widely adopted and emphasized that the United States must proactively maintain its leadership position in global financial regulation.

Trump Denies Reports by The New York Times and CNN About a Ten-Point Plan for Iran Negotiations

Gate News message. On April 9, U.S. President Trump issued a statement denying the 10-point plan for Iran negotiations reported by The New York Times and CNN. Trump said the 10-point plan is completely false, a fabricated scam intended to smear the people involved in the peace process.

South Korea is drafting a Digital Assets Framework Act, and stablecoin issuance must obtain bank-level authorization

The Democratic Party of Korea introduced the “Digital Assets Basic Act,” establishing a digital asset regulatory framework, including issuance requirements for stablecoins and rules governing market conduct. In addition, the Financial Services Commission requires exchanges to implement a uniform withdrawal delay to combat voice scams. The core of the bill centers on a dispute over the eligibility requirements for stablecoin issuance, with the central bank and the Financial Services Commission taking different positions.