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On April 13, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on the 12th that Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed his current military secretary, Ronen Gofman, as the next head of the Israeli Intelligence and Special Operations Agency (Mossad). The Prime Minister's Office stated that Gofman's term will last for five years, and he will succeed the current Mossad director, David Barnea, whose term ends in June.

[Netanyahu Appoints New Head of Mossad]On April 13, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office announced on the 12th that Prime Minister Netanyahu has appointed his current military secretary, Ronen Gofman, as the next head of the Israeli Intelligence and Special Operations Agency (Mossad). The Prime Minister's Office stated that Gofman's term will last for five years, and he will succeed the current Mossad director, David Barnea, whose term ends in June.

Netanyahu Appoints New Head of Mossad

On April 13, reports from the UK indicated that following U.S. President Trump's announcement on social media about a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, all shipping traffic in the strait has ceased. The blockade has reportedly lasted for several hours. Details show that prior to Trump's announcement of the 'blockade order,' the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz had slightly increased on the 11th. Although shipping volume in the strait decreased on the 12th, passage was still possible. However, 'after Trump announced the maritime blockade, all traffic seems to have stopped,' with at least two vessels that were originally exiting the strait having turned back. (CCTV News)

[Shipping Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Completely Disrupted Again]On April 13, reports from the UK indicated that following U.S. President Trump's announcement on social media about a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, all shipping traffic in the strait has ceased. The blockade has reportedly lasted for several hours. Details show that prior to Trump's announcement of the 'blockade order,' the number of tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz had slightly increased on the 11th. Although shipping volume in the strait decreased on the 12th, passage was still possible. However, 'after Trump announced the maritime blockade, all traffic seems to have stopped,' with at least two vessels that were originally exiting the strait having turned back. (CCTV News)

Shipping Traffic in the Strait of Hormuz Completely Disrupted Again

According to monitoring by 1M AI News, Apple is developing a non-display smart glasses, internally codenamed N50, which is expected to debut in late 2026 or early 2027, with a formal release planned for 2027. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman disclosed detailed design information in the latest Power On newsletter. Apple's design team has created at least four frame styles and plans to launch some or all of the styles: 1. Large square frames, similar to Ray-Ban Wayfarers; 2. Narrow square frames, resembling the glasses worn by CEO Tim Cook; 3. Large round/oval frames; 4. Small round/oval frames. The frames are made from acetate material and will be available in colors including black, sea blue, and light brown. The camera features a vertically oriented oval design with an surrounding indicator light, visually distinguishing it from the circular camera of Meta Ray-Ban. Internally, Apple refers to the iconic design as 'icon', aiming for instant recognition similar to that of AirPods and Apple Watch. The functionality is positioned similarly to Meta Ray-Ban: taking photos and videos, making calls, playing music, and delivering notifications, with voice interaction enabled through an significantly upgraded Siri in iOS 27. Unlike Meta's reliance on EssilorLuxottica and Google's and Samsung's dependence on Warby Parker, Apple has opted for a fully in-house design for the frames. This eyewear is one of three product lines in Apple's AI wearable strategy, alongside new AirPods and a camera-equipped pendant device, all utilizing computer vision to perceive the user's environment and provide contextual information for Siri and Apple Intelligence. Gurman believes that while Apple is not a first mover, its brand, self-developed chips, and deep integration with the iPhone position it to replicate the path of the Apple Watch. However, there is a general consensus within Apple that achieving high-quality AR in lightweight glasses may not be realized until 2030.

[Apple's First Smart Glasses to Feature at Least Four Frame Styles, Set for 2027 Release]According to monitoring by 1M AI News, Apple is developing a non-display smart glasses, internally codenamed N50, which is expected to debut in late 2026 or early 2027, with a formal release planned for 2027. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman disclosed detailed design information in the latest Power On newsletter. Apple's design team has created at least four frame styles and plans to launch some or all of the styles: 1. Large square frames, similar to Ray-Ban Wayfarers; 2. Narrow square frames, resembling the glasses worn by CEO Tim Cook; 3. Large round/oval frames; 4. Small round/oval frames. The frames are made from acetate material and will be available in colors including black, sea blue, and light brown. The camera features a vertically oriented oval design with an surrounding indicator light, visually distinguishing it from the circular camera of Meta Ray-Ban. Internally, Apple refers to the iconic design as 'icon', aiming for instant recognition similar to that of AirPods and Apple Watch. The functionality is positioned similarly to Meta Ray-Ban: taking photos and videos, making calls, playing music, and delivering notifications, with voice interaction enabled through an significantly upgraded Siri in iOS 27. Unlike Meta's reliance on EssilorLuxottica and Google's and Samsung's dependence on Warby Parker, Apple has opted for a fully in-house design for the frames. This eyewear is one of three product lines in Apple's AI wearable strategy, alongside new AirPods and a camera-equipped pendant device, all utilizing computer vision to perceive the user's environment and provide contextual information for Siri and Apple Intelligence. Gurman believes that while Apple is not a first mover, its brand, self-developed chips, and deep integration with the iPhone position it to replicate the path of the Apple Watch. However, there is a general consensus within Apple that achieving high-quality AR in lightweight glasses may not be realized until 2030.

Apple's First Smart Glasses to Feature at Least Four Frame Styles, Set for 2027 Release

On April 13, Windward released its maritime intelligence daily report for April 12, indicating that currently, 172 oil tankers are en route to the U.S. Gulf Coast, reflecting a significant change in global crude oil flows. Windward's early detection analysis shows a 46% increase in the number of tankers arriving from Europe via the Northern Corridor, and a 132% increase in tankers arriving from Asia and the Gulf region via the Southern Corridor. This shift suggests that, amid the turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, global crude oil flows are undergoing a broader rebalancing towards the United States, which is seen as a stabilizing anchor for pricing and exports.

[Global Crude Oil Transport Shifts Increasingly to the U.S. Gulf Coast]On April 13, Windward released its maritime intelligence daily report for April 12, indicating that currently, 172 oil tankers are en route to the U.S. Gulf Coast, reflecting a significant change in global crude oil flows. Windward's early detection analysis shows a 46% increase in the number of tankers arriving from Europe via the Northern Corridor, and a 132% increase in tankers arriving from Asia and the Gulf region via the Southern Corridor. This shift suggests that, amid the turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz, global crude oil flows are undergoing a broader rebalancing towards the United States, which is seen as a stabilizing anchor for pricing and exports.

Global Crude Oil Transport Shifts Increasingly to the U.S. Gulf Coast

On April 13, Cointelegraph reported that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov described WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption as a 'massive consumer fraud.' He pointed out that approximately 95% of private messages end up being stored in unencrypted backups on Apple and Google servers. Durov believes this situation puts users' privacy at risk, as despite WhatsApp's claims of end-to-end encryption during message transmission, the actual backup mechanism fails to ensure the complete encryption of user information. His remarks have sparked industry-wide attention regarding the privacy protection measures of mainstream messaging applications.

[Telegram CEO: WhatsApp's End-to-End Encryption is a 'Massive Consumer Fraud']On April 13, Cointelegraph reported that Telegram CEO Pavel Durov described WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption as a 'massive consumer fraud.' He pointed out that approximately 95% of private messages end up being stored in unencrypted backups on Apple and Google servers. Durov believes this situation puts users' privacy at risk, as despite WhatsApp's claims of end-to-end encryption during message transmission, the actual backup mechanism fails to ensure the complete encryption of user information. His remarks have sparked industry-wide attention regarding the privacy protection measures of mainstream messaging applications.

Telegram CEO: WhatsApp's End-to-End Encryption is a 'Massive Consumer Fraud'

On April 13, news emerged that on-chain analysis platform Glassnode has reported that the number of Bitcoin loss-making addresses has surpassed 13 million, reaching a recent high. This reflects a significant increase in holding pressure for investors during the market adjustment period.

[Glassnode Reports Bitcoin Loss-Making Addresses Exceed 13 Million]On April 13, news emerged that on-chain analysis platform Glassnode has reported that the number of Bitcoin loss-making addresses has surpassed 13 million, reaching a recent high. This reflects a significant increase in holding pressure for investors during the market adjustment period.

Glassnode Reports Bitcoin Loss-Making Addresses Exceed 13 Million

On April 13, Yili Hua, founder of Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital), stated that peace negotiations typically progress from disagreement to consensus. Under the current circumstances, the motivation for all parties to continue the war is weakening, and the conflict may gradually come to an end. "I still believe the war will end; neither side has any reason to continue fighting. The moment an agreement is reached will be a turning point," he said. He pointed out that, from a medium- to long-term perspective, the market is generally anticipating a potential large-scale financial crisis, with signs of defensive positioning emerging in the capital sector, such as large capital holding a high proportion of cash and sovereign entities increasing their gold reserves. In this context, if a crisis occurs again, it will be a critical moment to test whether Bitcoin possesses the attributes of a safe-haven asset, and it may also present significant opportunities for low-position allocations. Furthermore, Yili Hua believes that AI technology is bringing a new round of opportunities for outstanding entrepreneurs, as a small number of teams can create global products, reducing financing and organizational management costs. Experienced serial entrepreneurs should particularly seize this wave of the "AI Age of Exploration."

[Yili Hua: Confident War Will End, Financial Crisis Repetition Will Test BTC's Safe-Haven Attribute and Present Buying Opportunity]On April 13, Yili Hua, founder of Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital), stated that peace negotiations typically progress from disagreement to consensus. Under the current circumstances, the motivation for all parties to continue the war is weakening, and the conflict may gradually come to an end. "I still believe the war will end; neither side has any reason to continue fighting. The moment an agreement is reached will be a turning point," he said. He pointed out that, from a medium- to long-term perspective, the market is generally anticipating a potential large-scale financial crisis, with signs of defensive positioning emerging in the capital sector, such as large capital holding a high proportion of cash and sovereign entities increasing their gold reserves. In this context, if a crisis occurs again, it will be a critical moment to test whether Bitcoin possesses the attributes of a safe-haven asset, and it may also present significant opportunities for low-position allocations. Furthermore, Yili Hua believes that AI technology is bringing a new round of opportunities for outstanding entrepreneurs, as a small number of teams can create global products, reducing financing and organizational management costs. Experienced serial entrepreneurs should particularly seize this wave of the "AI Age of Exploration."

Yili Hua: Confident War Will End, Financial Crisis Repetition Will Test BTC's Safe-Haven Attribute and Present Buying Opportunity

On April 13, U.S. President Trump stated last Sunday that oil and gasoline prices may remain elevated ahead of the November midterm elections—rarely admitting the potential political costs of his decision to launch an attack on Iran six weeks ago. When asked in an interview whether oil prices would decrease in the fall, Trump replied, "It might, it might not, or it could go a bit higher, but it should be around the current level." According to GasBuddy, for most of April, the average price of regular gasoline at U.S. gas stations has exceeded $4 per gallon. In February, U.S. gasoline prices were still hovering below $3 per gallon and had not exceeded $3.25 in the past year. In the weeks prior, Trump had consistently claimed that the surge in oil prices was a temporary phenomenon. However, U.S. officials have revealed that his senior advisors are well aware of the economic impacts brought about by this conflict.

[Trump Acknowledges High Oil Prices May Persist Before November Midterms]On April 13, U.S. President Trump stated last Sunday that oil and gasoline prices may remain elevated ahead of the November midterm elections—rarely admitting the potential political costs of his decision to launch an attack on Iran six weeks ago. When asked in an interview whether oil prices would decrease in the fall, Trump replied, "It might, it might not, or it could go a bit higher, but it should be around the current level." According to GasBuddy, for most of April, the average price of regular gasoline at U.S. gas stations has exceeded $4 per gallon. In February, U.S. gasoline prices were still hovering below $3 per gallon and had not exceeded $3.25 in the past year. In the weeks prior, Trump had consistently claimed that the surge in oil prices was a temporary phenomenon. However, U.S. officials have revealed that his senior advisors are well aware of the economic impacts brought about by this conflict.

Trump Acknowledges High Oil Prices May Persist Before November Midterms

On April 13, news reports that the latest data from Google Trends shows that global user searches for 'price of oil' have surpassed historical extremes, reaching the highest level on record, exceeding the peaks during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 and the global financial crisis in 2008 by over 300%.

[Google Searches for 'Oil Price' Reach All-Time High, Surpassing Peaks of Russia-Ukraine War and 2008 Financial Crisis by Over 300%]On April 13, news reports that the latest data from Google Trends shows that global user searches for 'price of oil' have surpassed historical extremes, reaching the highest level on record, exceeding the peaks during the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022 and the global financial crisis in 2008 by over 300%.

Google Searches for 'Oil Price' Reach All-Time High, Surpassing Peaks of Russia-Ukraine War and 2008 Financial Crisis by Over 300%

George Bachiashvili, the former head of the Georgian Co-Investment Fund, is facing allegations of misappropriation of cryptocurrency and money laundering. The case is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Georgia, which claims that Bachiashvili misused a significant amount of Bitcoin in 2015.

[Former Head of Georgian Co-Investment Fund Accused of Misappropriating Millions in Bitcoin]George Bachiashvili, the former head of the Georgian Co-Investment Fund, is facing allegations of misappropriation of cryptocurrency and money laundering. The case is being handled by the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Georgia, which claims that Bachiashvili misused a significant amount of Bitcoin in 2015.

Former Head of Georgian Co-Investment Fund Accused of Misappropriating Millions in Bitcoin

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