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On April 17, Bloomberg reported that regional officials familiar with the situation stated that some Gulf states and European leaders believe it may take about six months for the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace agreement, advocating for the current ceasefire to be extended to cover this period. These officials indicated that the leaders hope to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to restore energy flow and privately warned that if the strait does not reopen by next month, a global food crisis could arise. They also noted that if the war continues for a longer duration, energy prices may rise further. Officials stated that Gulf states believe Iran still seeks to develop nuclear weapons, a stance that has not changed following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, and therefore believe any peace agreement should prohibit Iran from enriching uranium or possessing long-range ballistic missiles. However, Gulf states generally oppose resuming combat and hope the U.S. will resolve disputes with Iran through diplomatic means.

[Gulf States and European Officials Believe U.S. Needs Six Months to Reach Iran Agreement]On April 17, Bloomberg reported that regional officials familiar with the situation stated that some Gulf states and European leaders believe it may take about six months for the U.S. and Iran to reach a peace agreement, advocating for the current ceasefire to be extended to cover this period. These officials indicated that the leaders hope to immediately reopen the Strait of Hormuz to restore energy flow and privately warned that if the strait does not reopen by next month, a global food crisis could arise. They also noted that if the war continues for a longer duration, energy prices may rise further. Officials stated that Gulf states believe Iran still seeks to develop nuclear weapons, a stance that has not changed following U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran, and therefore believe any peace agreement should prohibit Iran from enriching uranium or possessing long-range ballistic missiles. However, Gulf states generally oppose resuming combat and hope the U.S. will resolve disputes with Iran through diplomatic means.

Gulf States and European Officials Believe U.S. Needs Six Months to Reach Iran Agreement

On April 17, Michael Selig, the Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that the agency is working to provide clarity in the crypto space, including tokenized collateral and stablecoins, while also developing clear guidelines for prediction markets.

[CFTC Chair: Clear Crypto Regulations and Guidelines for Prediction Markets to be Established]On April 17, Michael Selig, the Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), stated that the agency is working to provide clarity in the crypto space, including tokenized collateral and stablecoins, while also developing clear guidelines for prediction markets.

CFTC Chair: Clear Crypto Regulations and Guidelines for Prediction Markets to be Established

On April 17, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on April 16, local time, to narrowly defeat a proposal initiated by the Democrats with a vote of 214 in favor and 213 against. The proposal called for President Trump to end military actions against Iran and required congressional authorization before any further military actions could be taken against Iran. The proposal had been rejected in the Senate the previous day. Democrats stated they would continue to introduce similar proposals until military actions against Iran are concluded or congressional authorization for continued military action is obtained. According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the authority to declare war. A law passed by Congress in 1973 stipulates that the President can only take limited military action without congressional authorization in response to an attack on the U.S. or an imminent threat that triggers a national emergency.

[House Rejects Proposal to Limit Trump's War Powers]On April 17, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on April 16, local time, to narrowly defeat a proposal initiated by the Democrats with a vote of 214 in favor and 213 against. The proposal called for President Trump to end military actions against Iran and required congressional authorization before any further military actions could be taken against Iran. The proposal had been rejected in the Senate the previous day. Democrats stated they would continue to introduce similar proposals until military actions against Iran are concluded or congressional authorization for continued military action is obtained. According to the U.S. Constitution, only Congress has the authority to declare war. A law passed by Congress in 1973 stipulates that the President can only take limited military action without congressional authorization in response to an attack on the U.S. or an imminent threat that triggers a national emergency.

House Rejects Proposal to Limit Trump's War Powers

On April 17, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Robert Dunlap, a man from Texas, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison by Judge LaShonda A. Hunt for orchestrating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors of over $20 million. From 2018 to 2023, Dunlap claimed to operate a cryptocurrency business and sold a fraudulent digital asset called 'Meta-1 Coin' through the 'Meta-1 Coin Trust.' He spread multiple false statements to potential and actual investors, claiming that the token was backed by artwork valued at up to $1 billion and $44 billion in gold, and falsely asserted that an accounting firm had audited the gold and certified its value. The alleged art collection purportedly included works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Dali, and Van Gogh. To conceal the fact that he did not actually possess the aforementioned gold or artwork, Dunlap forged a series of legal documents.

[Texas Man Sentenced to 23 Years for $20 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme]On April 17, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Robert Dunlap, a man from Texas, was sentenced to 23 years in federal prison by Judge LaShonda A. Hunt for orchestrating a cryptocurrency fraud scheme that defrauded nearly 1,000 investors of over $20 million. From 2018 to 2023, Dunlap claimed to operate a cryptocurrency business and sold a fraudulent digital asset called 'Meta-1 Coin' through the 'Meta-1 Coin Trust.' He spread multiple false statements to potential and actual investors, claiming that the token was backed by artwork valued at up to $1 billion and $44 billion in gold, and falsely asserted that an accounting firm had audited the gold and certified its value. The alleged art collection purportedly included works by renowned artists such as Picasso, Dali, and Van Gogh. To conceal the fact that he did not actually possess the aforementioned gold or artwork, Dunlap forged a series of legal documents.

Texas Man Sentenced to 23 Years for $20 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud Scheme

On April 17, U.S. President Trump stated that Israeli and Lebanese leaders may travel to the White House in the coming weeks to discuss advancing a peace agreement. He previously announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire and invited both parties to the White House for their first substantive talks since 1983. Trump said, "The progress regarding Lebanon is very encouraging, and I believe we will reach an agreement. They will hold talks, which is the first in 44 years, and Lebanon will meet with Israel, likely at the White House." He added that the talks are expected to take place "in the next one to two weeks." Trump also mentioned that the Lebanese side will handle the Hezbollah issue. He stated, "All parties have agreed that this is a good arrangement for about a week, and we will not see a large number of bombs being dropped. We will see if we can achieve peace between Lebanon and Israel."

[Trump: Expects Israel-Lebanon Agreement, Talks to be Held in One to Two Weeks]On April 17, U.S. President Trump stated that Israeli and Lebanese leaders may travel to the White House in the coming weeks to discuss advancing a peace agreement. He previously announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire and invited both parties to the White House for their first substantive talks since 1983. Trump said, "The progress regarding Lebanon is very encouraging, and I believe we will reach an agreement. They will hold talks, which is the first in 44 years, and Lebanon will meet with Israel, likely at the White House." He added that the talks are expected to take place "in the next one to two weeks." Trump also mentioned that the Lebanese side will handle the Hezbollah issue. He stated, "All parties have agreed that this is a good arrangement for about a week, and we will not see a large number of bombs being dropped. We will see if we can achieve peace between Lebanon and Israel."

Trump: Expects Israel-Lebanon Agreement, Talks to be Held in One to Two Weeks

On April 17, local time, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated during a meeting with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir that Iran is firmly committed to achieving comprehensive peace and security in the region, but U.S. repeated breaches are obstructing this process. Qalibaf emphasized the importance of developing relations with neighboring countries, particularly highlighting Pakistan's significance. He also mentioned that achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon is an inseparable part of the comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S. (CCTV News)

[Iranian Parliament Speaker: U.S. Breaches Hinder Regional Peace Process]On April 17, local time, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated during a meeting with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir that Iran is firmly committed to achieving comprehensive peace and security in the region, but U.S. repeated breaches are obstructing this process. Qalibaf emphasized the importance of developing relations with neighboring countries, particularly highlighting Pakistan's significance. He also mentioned that achieving a ceasefire in Lebanon is an inseparable part of the comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Iran and the U.S. (CCTV News)

Iranian Parliament Speaker: U.S. Breaches Hinder Regional Peace Process

On April 17, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated in a video announcement on the evening of April 16 that he has agreed to a 10-day temporary ceasefire in Lebanon to promote the peace agreement initiative proposed by U.S. President Trump. However, the Israeli military will continue to remain in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu emphasized that this peace agreement must include the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon. He also mentioned that Trump assured him that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would continue and that Iran's nuclear capabilities would be destroyed. (CCTV News)

[Israeli Prime Minister States Peace Agreement Must Include Disarmament of Hezbollah]On April 17, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated in a video announcement on the evening of April 16 that he has agreed to a 10-day temporary ceasefire in Lebanon to promote the peace agreement initiative proposed by U.S. President Trump. However, the Israeli military will continue to remain in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu emphasized that this peace agreement must include the disarmament of Hezbollah in Lebanon. He also mentioned that Trump assured him that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would continue and that Iran's nuclear capabilities would be destroyed. (CCTV News)

Israeli Prime Minister States Peace Agreement Must Include Disarmament of Hezbollah

On April 17, sources revealed that SpaceX has moved the vesting date for employee stock grants up to as early as next week, as the company prepares for its initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation exceeding $2 trillion. The company informed employees that the date when options become sellable will be advanced from the expected May to April. Sources indicated that the accelerated vesting is expected to help alleviate employee concerns regarding the number of shares available upon the company's public listing. Typically, a company discloses the number of shares available for sale on the first trading day and the stock options granted to employees in the IPO documents submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Sources noted that discussions are still ongoing, and details of the IPO, including the timeline, may still change.

[SpaceX Accelerates Employee Stock Option Vesting, Equity Incentives to Be Released as Early as Next Week]On April 17, sources revealed that SpaceX has moved the vesting date for employee stock grants up to as early as next week, as the company prepares for its initial public offering (IPO) with a target valuation exceeding $2 trillion. The company informed employees that the date when options become sellable will be advanced from the expected May to April. Sources indicated that the accelerated vesting is expected to help alleviate employee concerns regarding the number of shares available upon the company's public listing. Typically, a company discloses the number of shares available for sale on the first trading day and the stock options granted to employees in the IPO documents submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Sources noted that discussions are still ongoing, and details of the IPO, including the timeline, may still change.

SpaceX Accelerates Employee Stock Option Vesting, Equity Incentives to Be Released as Early as Next Week

On April 17, local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Iran welcomes the ceasefire achieved in Lebanon. Baghaei pointed out that the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel is part of a ceasefire agreement reached between Iran and the United States under mediation in Pakistan. He emphasized that Iran has always stressed the need for a simultaneous ceasefire throughout the region and continues to follow up on this matter. Baghaei also highlighted that Israel must completely withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, release all detained individuals, allow all displaced persons to return home, and that the international community should assist in rebuilding the infrastructure of the areas in Lebanon that have been damaged.

[Iranian Foreign Ministry Welcomes Ceasefire in Lebanon]On April 17, local time, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei stated that Iran welcomes the ceasefire achieved in Lebanon. Baghaei pointed out that the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel is part of a ceasefire agreement reached between Iran and the United States under mediation in Pakistan. He emphasized that Iran has always stressed the need for a simultaneous ceasefire throughout the region and continues to follow up on this matter. Baghaei also highlighted that Israel must completely withdraw its troops from southern Lebanon, release all detained individuals, allow all displaced persons to return home, and that the international community should assist in rebuilding the infrastructure of the areas in Lebanon that have been damaged.

Iranian Foreign Ministry Welcomes Ceasefire in Lebanon

According to CoinDesk, the U.K. will need to introduce new laws or amend existing finance and data rules to accommodate a digital pound, two lawyers told CoinDesk. The Bank of England and the U.K. Treasury are seeking public feedback on their plans for the design of a digital pound – something officials say is likely to be needed in the future. Although the government is unlikely to make a decision on issuing one for at least the next couple of years, should the country decide to have a central bank digital currency (CBDC), new legislation will be needed to lay out the characteristics of a digital pound and current data, privacy and anti-money laundering rules should be amended to accommodate such a currency, two lawyers told CoinDesk.

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【UK will need new laws to accommodate future digital pound, lawyers say】According to CoinDesk, the U.K. will need to introduce new laws or amend existing finance and data rules to accommodate a digital pound, two lawyers told CoinDesk. The Bank of England and the U.K. Treasury are seeking public feedback on their plans for the design of a digital pound – something officials say is likely to be needed in the future. Although the government is unlikely to make a decision on issuing one for at least the next couple of years, should the country decide to have a central bank digital currency (CBDC), new legislation will be needed to lay out the characteristics of a digital pound and current data, privacy and anti-money laundering rules should be amended to accommodate such a currency, two lawyers told CoinDesk.

UK will need new laws to accommodate future digital pound, lawyers say

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