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According to Jinshi reports, the market has currently priced in a probability of over 30% for interest rate hikes before December. After the unexpectedly strong PPI data in the U.S. for April, the market believes it will be almost more difficult for the Federal Reserve to justify any rate cuts this year.The April PPI rose by 1.4%, significantly higher than the general expectation of 0.5% from economists, indicating that inflationary pressures are stronger than expected and reinforcing the trend of the market repricing the interest rate path.

According to Jinshi reports, the U.S. April PPI year-on-year rate is 6%, higher than the market expectation of 4.9%. The previous value was revised from 4% to 4.3%.

According to Gate market data, the three major U.S. stock indices continue to decline, with the S&P 500 index falling more than 1%, the Nasdaq index down 1.7%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average down 0.55%.

According to BusinessWorld, the Central Bank of the Philippines has warned the public and cryptocurrency users not to trade with unauthorized virtual asset service providers, as this may lead to financial losses due to fraud, security vulnerabilities, and operational failures.The central bank stated that unauthorized VASPs also pose risks such as lack of legal recourse, absence of consumer assistance mechanisms, poor service quality, false advertising, improper handling of private keys, cybersecurity incidents, and data privacy issues. Additionally, access may be restricted due to government enforcement actions against illegal operations. The Central Bank of the Philippines has committed to continuing cooperation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the National Telecommunications Commission, and other departments to restrict access for Philippine users to unauthorized VASP platforms, and urges consumers to protect personal information, maintain cybersecurity hygiene, and only trade with licensed institutions.

According to GMGN data, the market capitalization of the ETH chain ecosystem token sato has fallen below 13 million USD, currently reported at approximately 12.92 million USD, with a 6H decline of 49.12%.ChainCatcher reminds users that the price of this token is highly volatile, and investors should be aware of the risks.

According to GMGN data, LAB fell over 50% within 4 hours, dropping below 1 dollar, currently reported at 0.98 dollars.

According to Jinshi reports, the USD/JPY quickly fell below 156, with an intraday decline of 2.74%, dropping more than 470 points from the high of 160.71.

Bitget, through the Blockchain4Her program, continues to promote the popularization of Web3 women's education and community building in emerging markets such as the Philippines. This program focuses on providing a systematic blockchain knowledge framework for women and youth, helping them participate in the long-term development of Web3 with a solid understanding and gain more substantial opportunities within the industry.To achieve this goal, Blockchain4Her has supported several grassroots initiatives led by local female advocates. These include: transforming blockchain technology into practical development opportunities for underdeveloped communities; developing exclusive learning materials titled "Young Learners' Encyclopedia" for youth; and building a learning community focused on risk control and trading discipline. These initiatives not only help local beginners avoid misinformation and establish a rational understanding of Web3 but also align closely with Bitget's partnership with UNICEF in promoting digital skills and blockchain education globally.Bitget CEO and Blockchain4Her founder Gracy Chen stated, "Our original intention is to provide a more equal and open environment for women to explore Web3. Seeing more and more outstanding women engaging in community building shows us how true industry inclusivity takes root and flourishes from the grassroots."

According to Jinshi reports, the USD/JPY short-term fell by 80 points, briefly dropping below 160, reaching a low of 159.79.

According to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market sector shows mixed performance, with the Meme sector standing out, rising 3.89% in 24 hours. Among them, Dogecoin (DOGE) increased by 7.40%, BUILDon (B) rose by 9.16%, and SPX6900 (SPX) and Siren (SIREN) increased by 3.87% and 4.84%, respectively. Additionally, Bitcoin (BTC) fell by 0.30%, dropping to $77,000; Ethereum (ETH) decreased by 0.87%, maintaining above $2,200.Other standout sectors include: the AI sector, which rose 1.11% in 24 hours, with SkyAI (SKYAI) surging by 27.53%; the Layer2 sector increased by 0.19%, with Arbitrum (ARB) rising by 2.97%.In other sectors, the PayFi sector fell by 0.12%, but Trust Wallet (TWT) rose by 0.95%; the Layer1 sector decreased by 0.39%, with Aptos (APT) surging by 4.75% during the day; the CeFi sector dropped by 0.55%, while Bitget Token (BGB) remained relatively strong, increasing by 1.08%; the DeFi sector fell by 1.06%, but Terra Luna Classic (LUNC) rose against the trend by 8.83%.The cryptocurrency sector indices reflecting historical performance show that the ssiMeme, ssiMAG7, and ssiSocialFi indices increased by 3.28%, 0.81%, and 0.59%, respectively.

According to CCTV News, the Office of the Foreign Investment Security Review Mechanism has legally made a decision to prohibit the foreign acquisition of the Manus project, requiring the parties involved to withdraw the acquisition transaction. Manus was initially developed by the Chinese company Butterfly Effect and became an overnight sensation after its release in March 2025. In June of the same year, it moved its headquarters to Singapore and ceased domestic operations, and in December 2025, it was announced by the American company Meta that it would acquire it for approximately $2 billion.Zhou Mi, a researcher at the Ministry of Commerce's Academy, stated that Manus moved the project to Singapore through funding and corporate transfer before selling it to an American company, which raises suspicions of intentionally evading regulation. If such practices are not controlled, more companies will follow suit, harming national development interests and security.Zhou Mi emphasized that China has consistently maintained an open attitude towards foreign investment but takes a cautious stance on sensitive investments involving key technologies and data security, stating that "evading regulation in a malicious manner will ultimately not achieve the intended purpose."

According to SoSoValue data, the cryptocurrency market continues to pull back, with Bitcoin (BTC) down 0.66%, falling to just above $77,000, and Ethereum (ETH) down 0.24%, breaking below $2,300. The AI sector performed outstandingly, rising 0.96% in 24 hours, with Bittensor (TAO) up 4.20%, Unibase (UB) up 18.84%, and SkyAI (SKYAI) up 35.11%. Additionally, the GameFi sector rose 0.40%, with Axie Infinity (AXS) and GALA increasing by 2.64% and 2.45%, respectively.In other sectors, the Layer2 sector fell 0.06% in 24 hours, but Celestia (TIA) rose 4.05%; the CeFi sector decreased by 0.44%, while Aster (ASTER) increased by 2.55%; the Layer1 sector dropped 0.88%, with Humanity (H) surging 26.66% during the session; the Meme sector fell 1.17%, but Pump.fun (PUMP) rose against the trend by 6.66%; the PayFi sector decreased by 1.21%, while Safe (SAFE) remained relatively strong, rising 1.75%; the DeFi sector fell 1.48%, with Block Street (BSB) significantly increasing by 18.11%.The cryptocurrency sector index reflecting historical market trends shows that the ssiGameFi index rose 0.52%, while the ssiMeme and ssiNFT indices fell by 2.38% and 2.34%, respectively.

According to GMGN monitoring, the price of the Meme coin SCAM on the Solana chain has plummeted 88% in 24 hours, with its market value dropping from a peak of nearly 20 million USD to around 1.43 million USD currently, and a 24-hour trading volume of 33.6 million USD.ChainCatcher reminds users that Meme coins generally have no practical use cases, and their prices are highly volatile, so investment should be approached with caution.

Today's cryptocurrency Fear and Greed Index is 33 (yesterday it was 47), and market sentiment has shifted from "neutral" back to "fear." Note: The fear index threshold is 0-100, including indicators: volatility (25%) + market trading volume (25%) + social media popularity (15%) + market surveys (15%) + Bitcoin's proportion in the overall market (10%) + Google Trends analysis (10%).

According to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump spoke on the phone with British Prime Minister Starmer to discuss the current situation in the Middle East and emphasized the "urgent need to restore shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."The British side stated that the ongoing blockade for several weeks has left many crew members stranded in the Gulf region. Starmer warned that this would have "serious consequences" for the global economy and the cost of living for the British people. On the same day, Iran warned that the waterway "will not return to its previous state under any circumstances."

The French National Anti-Organized Crime Prosecutor's Office (Pnaco) has stated that cases of kidnapping and illegal detention involving cryptocurrency are continuing to surge. Among the 12 related cases currently under investigation, 88 people have been prosecuted, including more than 10 minors, and another 75 are in custody awaiting trial.Prosecutor's data shows that since 2023, French law enforcement has recorded 135 such cases, with 18 in 2024, rising to 67 in 2025, and reaching 47 so far in 2026. Many of these cases involve violent kidnappings, ransom extortion, and forcing victims to transfer cryptocurrency assets. The prosecution pointed out that some suspects have appeared multiple times in different cases, indicating the formation of a structured criminal network behind it. The previous kidnapping incident involving Ledger co-founder David Balland is also seen as an important sign of the escalating security risks in the French cryptocurrency industry.

According to monitoring by Hyperinsight, in the past three hours, a whale starting with 0x3bc opened a 25x leveraged ETH short position, amounting to 5.15 million USD, with an average price of 2,343 USD.After the position incurred a floating loss of about 10%, the address immediately placed a take-profit order, planning to gradually close all short positions in batches as the ETH price starts from below the current average price, within the range of 2,280 USD.

According to French media reports, on the morning of April 20 local time, a malicious "targeted robbery of crypto assets" occurred in Ploudalmézeau, France: two masked gunmen broke into a residence, controlling and binding a family of five (including two children and two elderly individuals) for several hours, ultimately coercing the victims to transfer approximately 700,000 euros worth of cryptocurrency.The incident took place in a residential community in broad daylight, and the suspects were clearly "well-prepared," having a thorough understanding of the victims' crypto asset holdings. Police initially determined that this case represents a typical new crime model of "offline violence + on-chain transfer," where personal threats are used to forcibly obtain private keys or transfer authorizations.It is noteworthy that the family members of the victims were engaged in work related to the crypto industry, which may have been a significant reason for this targeted crime. The case is still under investigation, and the suspects have not yet been arrested.This incident once again highlights that, against the backdrop of the increasing popularity of crypto assets, "physical world attacks" (such as kidnapping and home invasion) are becoming new security risk points, and personal asset security is no longer limited to on-chain protection.

According to on-chain analyst Yu Jin's monitoring, funds on Aave continue to flow out, with $15.1 billion having exited in just three and a half days: the total deposit amount has decreased from $48.5 billion before the Kelp security incident to $30.7 billion now, losing nearly one-third of the funds.The situation of two other mainstream lending platforms: 1. Morpho: the total deposit amount has decreased from $11.7 billion before the rsETH incident to $10.2 billion now, with $1.5 billion in funds flowing out. 2. Spark: the TVL of SparkLend business has increased from $1.9 billion before the rsETH incident to $3.2 billion now, with $1.3 billion in funds flowing in. Spark has absorbed some of the funds withdrawn from Aave by large whales/institutions (such as Sun Yuchen and the whale that invested $500 million in February at the bottom).