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The Houthi “Red Sea Card”—How the War in Yemen Affects Global Energy Security
As clashes between Lebanon and Israel escalate, another key ally of Iran—Yemen’s Houthi armed forces—is becoming a crucial variable in regional developments. On the 9th, Houthi leader Abdul Malik Houthi said that Israel’s continued aggression against Lebanon could lead to the conflict being fully reignited.
The Houthi threat is mainly focused on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. Abdul Malik said that efforts being made by all sides for political negotiations can only succeed if Israel stops its aggression against Lebanon and

Israel's "Buffer Zone" Strategy—From Tactical Ceasefire to Semi-Permanent War
As the US and Iran ceasefire, Israel has not stopped in Lebanon but has accelerated a more far-reaching strategy—establishing "buffer zones" on multiple fronts, shifting toward a semi-permanent state of war.
According to Reuters, six Israeli military and defense officials revealed that Israel is setting up "buffer zones" in Gaza, Syria, and now Lebanon, reflecting a strategic shift after the October 7, 2023 attack. Israeli leaders have already concluded that they are caught in a perpetual war, and that opponents must

Iran’s “Ten-Point Plan” — Tehran’s Negotiation Bottom Line and Strategic Calculations
Iran’s ten-point plan submitted to the U.S. via Pakistan is the core program for its ceasefire talks. According to a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, the plan contains multiple key provisions.
In terms of content, Iran’s demands cover a full range of requests, from a regional security framework to economic sanctions. Security-wise: it demands coordinating control of the Strait of Hormuz with Iran’s armed forces; to establish a security transit protocol for the Strait of Hormuz, ensurin

The ceasefire agreement takes effect and then breaks — Israel airstrikes Lebanon; who is the true destroyer?
Less than 24 hours after the US and Iran announced a ceasefire, Israel launched its largest-scale airstrikes on Lebanon since the start of this round of fighting—50 fighter jets dropped about 160 bombs on 100 targets within 10 minutes, causing at least 303 deaths and 1,150 injuries. Lebanon’s civil defense department said this was the deadliest day in terms of civilian casualties in Lebanon since the fighting between Lebanon and Israel reignited in early March. The Israeli military also

Koi Carp, the original carp, is here to speak! I'm all in for these Pre-IPOs.
#Gate launches Pre-IPOs
I heard posting can win a $1,000 experience voucher? Then I have to lower my chances of winning 🐟
1️⃣ The most anticipated unicorn: Epic Games (Fortnite + Unreal Engine + Metaverse layout). If Gate can arrange it, I’ll directly call my friends to join the ride.
2️⃣ Compared to traditional IPOs, Gate’s digital mechanism allows small investors like me to get in early, no need to wait for the listing to buy in, and you can buy and sell anytime. It’s really awesome.
3️⃣ Token and stock linkage? I

Pre-IPOs are gold mines, but don’t rush in blindly
#Gate launches Pre-IPOs
Everyone is shouting to rush in, I’ll pour a bit of rational cold water. Gate’s digital Pre-IPOs are indeed good, but we need to see both sides:
Advantages are not many to elaborate – low threshold, good liquidity, global assets.
Risks also need to be understood:
· Unicorns may fail to go public or be undervalued;
· Digital shares do not represent real equity; the underlying mechanism must be clear;
· Pre-trading may have discount or premium fluctuations.
The unicorn I look forward to most is Discord – high user stickin

I have already made up my mind—cryptocurrency and stocks linkage, this is how I want to play
#Gate launches Pre-IPs
The third question is the most practical: Will there be asset allocation? My answer is yes, but with discipline.
I plan to allocate 15% of my crypto holdings to participate in Gate Pre-IPs. Specific operations:
· Prioritize unicorns with established business models (such as ByteDance, Canva);
· Build positions in batches, not all at once;
· Use Gate's secondary market to exit early, not necessarily holding until the listing.
The most anticipated unicorn is OpenAI. Although the cu

Why do people say Gate’s Pre-IPOs are retail investors’ “system dividend”?
#Gate Launches Pre-IPOs
We all know the pain points of traditional IPOs: what retail investors can buy is often shares that have already risen several rounds after going public, or they can’t get allocated at all. Gate’s digital Pre-IPOs directly break this “institutional privilege.”
I think the biggest three advantages are:
· Time advantage – gain exposure a few months before the company goes public, or even earlier;
· Capital efficiency – participate using USDT, no need to exchange currencies, no need for overseas acc

Focusing on Unicorns + Mode Advantages
Title: The number one unicorn in my heart, finally has a chance to get on board!
#Gate Launches Pre-IPO Offerings
Which unicorn are you most looking forward to? It has to be SpaceX! Starship iterations, Starlink deployment—future commercial spaceflight's imagination far exceeds just valuation. If Gate can be the first to offer SpaceX's pre-IPO shares, I will participate without hesitation.
Compared to traditional IPOs, Gate's digital Pre-IPO advantages are very clear:
1️⃣ Low threshold – no need for a million-dollar proof of assets, small funds can also s

Middle East Situation Report | April 9
On the very first day that the US-Iran ceasefire agreement took effect, the situation quickly fell into an awkward predicament of “each side giving its own account.” Israel launched large-scale airstrikes on Lebanon, causing thousands of deaths and injuries; in response, Iran cited shutting the Strait of Hormuz; an unexpected turn emerged in the Gaza ceasefire. The Middle East is experiencing a “fragile peace.”
I. Ceasefire agreement: “the same piece of paper,” yet everyone speaks differently
As of around 9:00 a.m. Beijing time on April 9, the two-week in