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On April 24, according to AXIOS reporters: Iran has deployed more mines in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. This comes in the context of remarks made by General Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a press briefing about 'if Iran continues' to lay mines in the strait.

[Iran Deploys More Mines in the Strait of Hormuz Earlier This Week]On April 24, according to AXIOS reporters: Iran has deployed more mines in the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week. This comes in the context of remarks made by General Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a press briefing about 'if Iran continues' to lay mines in the strait.

Iran Deploys More Mines in the Strait of Hormuz Earlier This Week

On April 24, the South African National Treasury released the draft '2026 Capital Flow Management Regulations' for public consultation. The draft proposes to incorporate crypto assets into the foreign exchange control framework to address related risks and enhance regulation of emerging financial instruments. It also aims to align the foreign exchange control framework with recommendations for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and illegal capital flows, while further clarifying exemptions, licensing, and applicable conditions, and imposing administrative penalties for violations of the regulations.

[South Africa Proposes Including Crypto Assets in Foreign Exchange Control Framework]On April 24, the South African National Treasury released the draft '2026 Capital Flow Management Regulations' for public consultation. The draft proposes to incorporate crypto assets into the foreign exchange control framework to address related risks and enhance regulation of emerging financial instruments. It also aims to align the foreign exchange control framework with recommendations for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and illegal capital flows, while further clarifying exemptions, licensing, and applicable conditions, and imposing administrative penalties for violations of the regulations.

South Africa Proposes Including Crypto Assets in Foreign Exchange Control Framework

On April 24, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated in a news briefing that a second U.S. aircraft carrier will join the blockade against Iran. So far, 34 vessels have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. blockade has expanded globally and has seized two Iranian 'shadow fleet' vessels that left Iranian ports before the blockade took effect. Iran still has a window of opportunity to make wise decisions at the negotiating table. The blockade will continue until the objectives are achieved. Iran has a historic opportunity to reach a significant agreement, and the initiative is in their hands.

[U.S. Defense Secretary: Second Aircraft Carrier to Join Iran Blockade, Which Will Continue Until Goals Are Met]On April 24, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin stated in a news briefing that a second U.S. aircraft carrier will join the blockade against Iran. So far, 34 vessels have turned back from the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. blockade has expanded globally and has seized two Iranian 'shadow fleet' vessels that left Iranian ports before the blockade took effect. Iran still has a window of opportunity to make wise decisions at the negotiating table. The blockade will continue until the objectives are achieved. Iran has a historic opportunity to reach a significant agreement, and the initiative is in their hands.

U.S. Defense Secretary: Second Aircraft Carrier to Join Iran Blockade, Which Will Continue Until Goals Are Met

On April 24, the South African National Treasury released the draft '2026 Capital Flow Management Regulations' for public consultation. The draft proposes to incorporate crypto assets into the foreign exchange control framework to address related risks and enhance regulation of emerging financial instruments. Additionally, it aims to align the foreign exchange control framework with recommendations for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and illegal capital flows, while further clarifying exemptions, permits, and applicable conditions, and imposing administrative penalties for violations of the regulations.

[South Africa Proposes Including Crypto Assets in Foreign Exchange Control Framework]On April 24, the South African National Treasury released the draft '2026 Capital Flow Management Regulations' for public consultation. The draft proposes to incorporate crypto assets into the foreign exchange control framework to address related risks and enhance regulation of emerging financial instruments. Additionally, it aims to align the foreign exchange control framework with recommendations for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and illegal capital flows, while further clarifying exemptions, permits, and applicable conditions, and imposing administrative penalties for violations of the regulations.

On April 24, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian will visit Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Moscow, the capital of Russia.

[Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow]On April 24, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian will visit Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan, Muscat, the capital of Oman, and Moscow, the capital of Russia.

Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Islamabad, Muscat, and Moscow

On April 24, Trump recently expressed an open attitude towards an 'alternative approach' to the investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell. This statement is seen as a potential 'step' to resolve the current deadlock in the nomination of the Fed chairman and to clear the way for Kevin Warsh to take over the Fed. When asked if an investigation could be conducted by an entity other than the Department of Justice, Trump stated, 'Yes, it can be done, and it's actually quite easy.' Analysts believe this may indicate Trump's willingness to transfer the investigative function from the Department of Justice to Congress or other independent agencies. Currently, Warsh, Trump's nominee for Fed chairman, is in an awkward state of 'stagnation.' Despite Warsh performing solidly at the Senate Banking Committee hearing and striving to demonstrate his independence, he faces opposition from North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, who has explicitly stated he will block Warsh's nomination due to the Department of Justice's criminal investigation into the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters and Powell's related testimony. Tillis, as a key vote on the committee, has taken a very firm stance: he will not support Warsh's nomination as long as the DOJ investigation into Powell continues. If this 'investigation diversion' plan is implemented, it could provide Tillis with a reason to withdraw his opposition, thereby breaking the current deadlock. At the hearing on Tuesday, Warsh attempted to establish himself as a defender of the Fed without angering Trump. When asked how he would respond if Trump requested to lower interest rates to 1%, Warsh declined to take a position, stating only that 'the independence of the Fed should be determined by its leadership.' Even when faced with the politically provocative question of 'Did Trump lose the 2020 election?', he cleverly avoided the issue by asserting that 'the Fed does not interfere in politics.' Current Chairman Powell remains resolute, clearly stating that he will continue to serve as a Fed governor after his term ends as long as the judicial investigation is not concluded. If Warsh cannot secure confirmation by mid-May, he will continue to serve as acting chairman by law.

[Trump Seeks to Change Investigation Path for Powell, Clearing Way for Warsh's Fed Nomination]On April 24, Trump recently expressed an open attitude towards an 'alternative approach' to the investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Powell. This statement is seen as a potential 'step' to resolve the current deadlock in the nomination of the Fed chairman and to clear the way for Kevin Warsh to take over the Fed. When asked if an investigation could be conducted by an entity other than the Department of Justice, Trump stated, 'Yes, it can be done, and it's actually quite easy.' Analysts believe this may indicate Trump's willingness to transfer the investigative function from the Department of Justice to Congress or other independent agencies. Currently, Warsh, Trump's nominee for Fed chairman, is in an awkward state of 'stagnation.' Despite Warsh performing solidly at the Senate Banking Committee hearing and striving to demonstrate his independence, he faces opposition from North Carolina Senator Thom Tillis, who has explicitly stated he will block Warsh's nomination due to the Department of Justice's criminal investigation into the renovation costs of the Fed's headquarters and Powell's related testimony. Tillis, as a key vote on the committee, has taken a very firm stance: he will not support Warsh's nomination as long as the DOJ investigation into Powell continues. If this 'investigation diversion' plan is implemented, it could provide Tillis with a reason to withdraw his opposition, thereby breaking the current deadlock. At the hearing on Tuesday, Warsh attempted to establish himself as a defender of the Fed without angering Trump. When asked how he would respond if Trump requested to lower interest rates to 1%, Warsh declined to take a position, stating only that 'the independence of the Fed should be determined by its leadership.' Even when faced with the politically provocative question of 'Did Trump lose the 2020 election?', he cleverly avoided the issue by asserting that 'the Fed does not interfere in politics.' Current Chairman Powell remains resolute, clearly stating that he will continue to serve as a Fed governor after his term ends as long as the judicial investigation is not concluded. If Warsh cannot secure confirmation by mid-May, he will continue to serve as acting chairman by law.

Trump Seeks to Change Investigation Path for Powell, Clearing Way for Warsh's Fed Nomination

On April 24, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth stated that ships are still passing through the Strait of Hormuz. If the opposing side attempts to lay more mines, it would be a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

[Hegseth: Attempting to Lay More Mines Violates Ceasefire Agreement]On April 24, U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth stated that ships are still passing through the Strait of Hormuz. If the opposing side attempts to lay more mines, it would be a violation of the ceasefire agreement.

Hegseth: Attempting to Lay More Mines Violates Ceasefire Agreement

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that the U.S. blockade operations have expanded globally, and two Iranian 'shadow fleet' vessels that left Iranian ports before the blockade took effect have been seized. A second aircraft carrier will join the blockade operations in a few days. The vessels seized by Iran are not American or Israeli but are random. Iran still has a window of opportunity to make wise decisions at the negotiating table.

[U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. Blockade Operations Expanded Globally]U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth stated that the U.S. blockade operations have expanded globally, and two Iranian 'shadow fleet' vessels that left Iranian ports before the blockade took effect have been seized. A second aircraft carrier will join the blockade operations in a few days. The vessels seized by Iran are not American or Israeli but are random. Iran still has a window of opportunity to make wise decisions at the negotiating table.

U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth: U.S. Blockade Operations Expanded Globally

According to the Wall Street Journal: Meta Platforms (META.O) has signed a multi-billion dollar agreement with Amazon (AMZN.O) to use Amazon's CPU chips for artificial intelligence.

[Meta Signs Billion-Dollar CPU Chip Deal with Amazon]According to the Wall Street Journal: Meta Platforms (META.O) has signed a multi-billion dollar agreement with Amazon (AMZN.O) to use Amazon's CPU chips for artificial intelligence.

Meta Signs Billion-Dollar CPU Chip Deal with Amazon

On April 24, ABC News reported, citing informed sources, that U.S. federal authorities arrested a special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. The soldier is accused of profiting over $400,000 by betting on Maduro's ousting. Sources indicated that federal investigators believe the soldier placed a bet of over $33,000 on the prediction market Polymarket just hours before President Trump announced Maduro's capture in January. This series of bets resulted in profits exceeding $409,000, prompting an internal review within the prediction market and leading to a months-long insider trading investigation.

[US Soldier Arrested for Betting on Maduro's Capture, Profiting Over $400,000]On April 24, ABC News reported, citing informed sources, that U.S. federal authorities arrested a special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Maduro. The soldier is accused of profiting over $400,000 by betting on Maduro's ousting. Sources indicated that federal investigators believe the soldier placed a bet of over $33,000 on the prediction market Polymarket just hours before President Trump announced Maduro's capture in January. This series of bets resulted in profits exceeding $409,000, prompting an internal review within the prediction market and leading to a months-long insider trading investigation.

US Soldier Arrested for Betting on Maduro's Capture, Profiting Over $400,000

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