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A Chinese national was arrested in Argentina for carrying a forged Paraguayan passport. He is wanted for orchestrating a $49.4 million cryptocurrency fraud in Nigeria, and extradition proceedings are being initiated.

Paradigm has unstaked about 2.14 million HYPE tokens, worth approximately $88 million, using multiple related wallet addresses, as reported by MLM on-chain monitoring on April 21.

A whale address withdrew 18,300 ETH worth $42.18 million from a major exchange, selling 12,000 ETH to repay an Aave loan. The address now holds 6,315 ETH, with analysts predicting more selling pressure soon.

On April 18, a Kelp cross-chain bridge exploit led to the theft of $292 million in rsETH. Lido reported $21.6 million in exposure via its EarnETH vault, prompting Aave to freeze relevant markets. EarnETH has paused transactions and is deleveraging, while Lido's DAO treasury implemented a $3 million protection mechanism to cover potential losses. The core staking protocol remains unaffected.

Optiver Holding BV has invested in Eden Block to gain exposure to early-stage cryptocurrency and AI companies, which are anticipated to transform trading and capital markets.

Gate News message, April 21 — According to on-chain analyst Onchain Lens, BlackRock withdrew 3,372 BTC, valued at approximately $255.86 million, from a major CEX over the past 8 hours.

Gate News: According to the latest Gate TradFi data, BNTX (BioNTech) has dropped by 2% in a short period. Current volatility is significantly higher than recent averages, indicating increased market activity.

Elon Musk missed a court hearing on April 20 related to an investigation by the Paris Prosecutor's Office regarding violations on his platform X, including the distribution of child sexual abuse material and deepfake content.

Amazon has expanded its partnership with Anthropic, committing $5 billion upfront and potentially $20 billion more. Anthropic will invest over $100 billion in AWS tech and receive up to 5 GW of capacity for AI models.

Peter Moaciur, head of Hungary's Fidesz party, announced plans to unblock EU funds by meeting key requirements within three months, focusing on anti-corruption, media freedom, and judicial independence to restore economic stability and investor confidence.

Iran has submitted a comprehensive report on the Minaab Elementary School attack to international bodies, with judicial authorities vowing to seek justice for the war crime.

Cuba's Deputy Foreign Minister Del Toro announced recent talks in Havana with U.S. officials, emphasizing a cautious approach. The Cuban delegation prioritized lifting the economic embargo on Cuba's energy sector, which Del Toro labeled as "global extortion."

U.S. military officials announced that crew members of an Iranian cargo ship detained in the Gulf of Oman will soon return to Iran. A Marine Corps unit is inspecting the ship, which carries 5,000 containers, to decide whether to tow it or let it reach Iran.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed regional issues with Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, highlighting U.S. provocations and ceasefire violations as obstacles to diplomacy. He noted Iran's careful consideration of future diplomatic actions amid threats against its merchant vessels.

The Trump administration has launched a claims portal for U.S. companies to recover over $160 billion in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Major retailers like Walmart and Target are among those filing claims, with refunds processed by Customs and Border Protection in stages, typically issued within 60 to 90 days.

U.S. President Trump insists the blockade on Iran will continue until a deal is reached, while Iran has fluctuated on its stance regarding the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing military tensions and mediation efforts from Pakistan.

Gate News message, April 20 — Hang Seng Index (HSI) futures (Hong Kong's benchmark equity index) closed 0.39% higher in the night session, settling at 26,494 points with a premium of 133 points.

COMEX gold futures dropped 0.79% to $4,841 per ounce, while silver futures fell 2.41% to $79.87 per ounce on April 20.

Japan's Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae will present a ceremonial gift to Yasukuni Shrine, which honors 14 Class-A war criminals, on April 21. This act has sparked controversy among peace advocates and the international community due to its implications on Japan's wartime history.

Digital asset investment products saw $1.4 billion in inflows, driven by eased geopolitical tensions and a Bitcoin surge above $76,000. Bitcoin led with $1.116 billion in inflows, while Ethereum attracted $328 million. Solana showed resilience despite minor outflows, with analysts predicting potential gains if key resistance levels are surpassed.