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On April 13, G.Love, a musician from Philadelphia, tweeted that during the process of changing computers and reconfiguring his Ledger, he mistakenly downloaded a malicious counterfeit app from the Apple App Store, resulting in the transfer of approximately 5.92 bitcoins within a short period. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT subsequently reported that the stolen funds' flow has been traced, indicating that the related assets were laundered through a recharge address on a centralized exchange (CEX). ZachXBT also questioned Apple's App Store review mechanism, stating that the platform allows counterfeit apps to be listed, which further amplifies the risk to user asset security. This incident has once again raised market concerns regarding wallet security and the app ecosystem review mechanisms.

[US Musician G.Love Loses 5.92 BTC Due to Malicious Ledger App, Funds Flowed to Exchange]On April 13, G.Love, a musician from Philadelphia, tweeted that during the process of changing computers and reconfiguring his Ledger, he mistakenly downloaded a malicious counterfeit app from the Apple App Store, resulting in the transfer of approximately 5.92 bitcoins within a short period. Blockchain investigator ZachXBT subsequently reported that the stolen funds' flow has been traced, indicating that the related assets were laundered through a recharge address on a centralized exchange (CEX). ZachXBT also questioned Apple's App Store review mechanism, stating that the platform allows counterfeit apps to be listed, which further amplifies the risk to user asset security. This incident has once again raised market concerns regarding wallet security and the app ecosystem review mechanisms.

US Musician G.Love Loses 5.92 BTC Due to Malicious Ledger App, Funds Flowed to Exchange

On April 13, GoMining CEO Mark Zalan stated, "Today, capital discipline is more important than maximizing hash power," and that new mining deployments must meet stricter return thresholds. He also noted that the economic model for the next halving is shifting from pure block rewards to other models, as this model's profitability is "not what it used to be." He predicts that stronger operators will focus more on power and data center businesses, seeking additional revenue through methods such as power limiting, grid services, and waste heat recovery.

[GoMining CEO: Next Halving Economic Model Will Shift from Pure Block Rewards]On April 13, GoMining CEO Mark Zalan stated, "Today, capital discipline is more important than maximizing hash power," and that new mining deployments must meet stricter return thresholds. He also noted that the economic model for the next halving is shifting from pure block rewards to other models, as this model's profitability is "not what it used to be." He predicts that stronger operators will focus more on power and data center businesses, seeking additional revenue through methods such as power limiting, grid services, and waste heat recovery.

GoMining CEO: Next Halving Economic Model Will Shift from Pure Block Rewards

On April 13, Saylor stated, "We need to look to the future," while sharing a historical chart of Strategy's Bitcoin purchases, which has become a sign of an imminent increase in Bitcoin holdings. According to the company, Strategy's most recent Bitcoin purchase was on April 6, when it acquired 4,871 Bitcoins for over $329.8 million, bringing its total holdings to 766,970 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $54.5 billion at the market price at the time of publication.

[Michael Saylor Hints at Upcoming Bitcoin Purchase]On April 13, Saylor stated, "We need to look to the future," while sharing a historical chart of Strategy's Bitcoin purchases, which has become a sign of an imminent increase in Bitcoin holdings. According to the company, Strategy's most recent Bitcoin purchase was on April 6, when it acquired 4,871 Bitcoins for over $329.8 million, bringing its total holdings to 766,970 Bitcoins, valued at approximately $54.5 billion at the market price at the time of publication.

Michael Saylor Hints at Upcoming Bitcoin Purchase

On April 13, data showed that MARA Holdings sold over 15,000 bitcoins in March to reduce leverage, Riot Platforms sold more than 3,700 bitcoins in the first quarter, Cango sold 2,000 bitcoins to repay bitcoin-backed debt, and Bitdeer indicated that as of February 20, its bitcoin holdings had decreased to zero.

[Several Mines Sell Bitcoin Due to Geopolitical Conflicts and Energy Issues]On April 13, data showed that MARA Holdings sold over 15,000 bitcoins in March to reduce leverage, Riot Platforms sold more than 3,700 bitcoins in the first quarter, Cango sold 2,000 bitcoins to repay bitcoin-backed debt, and Bitdeer indicated that as of February 20, its bitcoin holdings had decreased to zero.

Several Mines Sell Bitcoin Due to Geopolitical Conflicts and Energy Issues

HTX data showed that ETH broke through 2200  USDT and is now at 2202.85 USDT, with a decrease of 2.56% in 24H.

[ETH broke through 2200  USDT] HTX data showed that ETH broke through 2200  USDT and is now at 2202.85 USDT, with a decrease of 2.56% in 24H.

ETH broke through 2200  USDT

Market data shows that BTC has surpassed $71,000, currently priced at $71,007.05, with a 24-hour decline of 2.81%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please ensure proper risk management.

[BTC Surpasses $71,000]Market data shows that BTC has surpassed $71,000, currently priced at $71,007.05, with a 24-hour decline of 2.81%. The market is experiencing significant volatility, so please ensure proper risk management.

BTC Surpasses $71,000

HTX data showed that BTC broke through 71000  USDT and is now at 71011.61 USDT, with a decrease of 2.87% in 24H.

[BTC broke through 71000  USDT] HTX data showed that BTC broke through 71000  USDT and is now at 71011.61 USDT, with a decrease of 2.87% in 24H.

BTC broke through 71000  USDT

On April 13, analysts from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis stated, "We speculate that Iran may prioritize stablecoins over Bitcoin in such tariffs, which aligns with the regime's historical reliance on stablecoins."

[Chainalysis Analyst: Iran May Prioritize Stablecoins Over Bitcoin in Strait of Hormuz Settlements]On April 13, analysts from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis stated, "We speculate that Iran may prioritize stablecoins over Bitcoin in such tariffs, which aligns with the regime's historical reliance on stablecoins."

Chainalysis Analyst: Iran May Prioritize Stablecoins Over Bitcoin in Strait of Hormuz Settlements

On April 13, local time April 12, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran issued announcement No. 59, stating that non-military vessels are allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they comply with specific navigation guidelines. The statement emphasized that any military vessels from any country attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of the name or excuse, will be considered a violation of the ceasefire agreement and will face a severe and firm response from the IRGC Navy.

[IRGC: Non-Military Vessels Allowed to Transit the Strait of Hormuz]On April 13, local time April 12, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran issued announcement No. 59, stating that non-military vessels are allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz, provided they comply with specific navigation guidelines. The statement emphasized that any military vessels from any country attempting to approach the Strait of Hormuz, regardless of the name or excuse, will be considered a violation of the ceasefire agreement and will face a severe and firm response from the IRGC Navy.

IRGC: Non-Military Vessels Allowed to Transit the Strait of Hormuz

According to CryptoBriefing, the United States government owns an enormous amount of Bitcoin.
Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it seized a little over 50,676.17 BTC (worth roughly $1 billion at today’s prices) in November 2021 from a Bitcoin trader named James Zhong. Zhong obtained the sum by defrauding darknet marketplace Silk Road by exploiting the platform’s withdrawal mechanism in September 2012; he pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud last week, on November 4, 2022.
The DOJ publicized the confiscation as a $3.36 billion haul, which, while correct at the time of the enforcement action, fails to take into account that Bitcoin is now down 69% from its all-time high. Nevertheless, the seizure is notable—it’s the third largest in cryptocurrency history by Crypto Briefing’s count—especially considering the amount of Bitcoin the U.S. government already has under its control.
In addition to the 50,676 BTC seized from Zhong, the U.S. government has already acquired at the very least 163,370 BTC over the last two years, for a grand total of 214,046 BTC, or about $4.43 billion, minimum.

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【The U.S. government has over $4.4B in Bitcoin】According to CryptoBriefing, the United States government owns an enormous amount of Bitcoin.
Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it seized a little over 50,676.17 BTC (worth roughly $1 billion at today’s prices) in November 2021 from a Bitcoin trader named James Zhong. Zhong obtained the sum by defrauding darknet marketplace Silk Road by exploiting the platform’s withdrawal mechanism in September 2012; he pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud last week, on November 4, 2022.
The DOJ publicized the confiscation as a $3.36 billion haul, which, while correct at the time of the enforcement action, fails to take into account that Bitcoin is now down 69% from its all-time high. Nevertheless, the seizure is notable—it’s the third largest in cryptocurrency history by Crypto Briefing’s count—especially considering the amount of Bitcoin the U.S. government already has under its control.
In addition to the 50,676 BTC seized from Zhong, the U.S. government has already acquired at the very least 163,370 BTC over the last two years, for a grand total of 214,046 BTC, or about $4.43 billion, minimum.

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The U.S. government has over $4.4B in Bitcoin

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