以色列国防军称已对伊朗中西部实施约400轮空袭

Economist Proposes National USD Stablecoin to Eliminate Currency Controls in Venezuela

Alejandro Grisanti, head of Ecoanalitica, proposed issuing a national USD stablecoin as part of a series of measures to lift currency controls in Venezuela. This system would complement the current auction system, allowing the excluded sector to receive dollars via blockchain rails. Key

U.S. Treasury Issues General License 135 Authorizing Russian Crude Oil Transactions Through May 17

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC issued General License 135, permitting specific Russian energy transactions impacted by sanctions, allowing necessary deliveries and repairs for cargo loaded before April 17, with a deadline for completion by May 17.

Sanctioned Exchange Grinex Hit by $13.7M Hack; Blames Foreign Intelligence Services

Grinex, a sanctioned crypto-ruble exchange, has halted operations due to a cyberattack that stole over $13.74 million in USDT. The attack is believed to involve state-level actors aiming to destabilize Russia's financial system. Grinex is cooperating with law enforcement but has no timeline for resuming services.

Iran and U.S. Drafting Memorandum of Understanding for Permanent Peace Framework

An Iranian official announced that Iran and the U.S. are drafting a memorandum of understanding for a permanent peace agreement, with negotiations set in Pakistan and a 60-day follow-up timeframe.

Iran's Parliament Speaker Says Trump's 7 Statements Are 'Entirely False'

Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, claimed that all statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump within an hour are "entirely false," without detailing which statements he meant.

Trump Says Naval Blockade on Iran Will Continue Until Deal Is Completed

President Trump announced on social media that the naval blockade on Iran will persist until a complete deal is finalized, emphasizing that negotiations are nearly done and should be concluded swiftly.