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BlockBeats news, on April 13, according to Bitget market data, spot gold has fallen to 4650 USD/ounce, down 2.12% for the day.

BlockBeats news, on April 13, the Deputy Chairman of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Islamic Parliament, Nabavian, stated on social media that there are three major principled disagreements between the U.S. and Iran during the negotiations in Islamabad:

The U.S. demands 'equal sharing' of benefits and management with Iran in the Strait of Hormuz;

The U.S. demands that Iran export all its enriched uranium with a purity of 60%;

The U.S. demands the deprivation of all uranium enrichment rights for Iran over the next 20 years.

Nabavian emphasized that the Iranian delegation steadfastly defended national interests and 'resisted the aforementioned unreasonable demands.'

BlockBeats news, on April 13, according to WSJ, officials and informed sources said that Trump and his advisers are considering resuming limited military strikes against Iran while implementing a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, in order to break the current deadlock in peace negotiations.

Officials said that Trump may also resume comprehensive bombing operations, although officials noted that this possibility is low, as it could further exacerbate regional instability, and Trump himself is unwilling to get involved in a long-term military conflict. U.S. officials and those close to the government indicated that regardless of which option Trump chooses, he faces significant risks.

BlockBeats news, on April 13, the U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. Central Command forces will begin implementing a maritime traffic blockade on all vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10:00 AM Eastern Time (22:00 Beijing time today) on April 13.

This blockade will be applied equally to vessels from all countries entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

The Central Command forces will not impede the freedom of navigation of vessels traveling to and from non-Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. More information will be provided to commercial mariners through formal notification before the blockade begins. All mariners are advised to pay attention to the "navigational announcements" broadcasts and to contact U.S. Navy forces on bridge-to-bridge channel 16 when operating in the Gulf of Oman and the entrance area of the Strait of Hormuz. (Gold Ten)

BlockBeats news, on April 13, according to multiple Israeli media reports citing Israeli defense officials on the evening of April 12 local time, the Israeli military has entered a 'high alert status' and is preparing to resume military actions against Iran, while also preparing for a possible attack on Israel by Iran.

So far, the Israeli military has not commented on the relevant reports.

BlockBeats news, on April 13, the U.S. Central Command announced that U.S. Central Command forces will begin implementing a maritime traffic blockade on all vessels entering and exiting Iranian ports at 10 AM Eastern Time on April 13 (10 PM Beijing Time today).

This blockade will be enforced equally for vessels from all countries entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including all Iranian ports in the Arabian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman.

The Central Command forces will not impede the freedom of navigation for vessels traveling to and from non-Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz. More information will be provided to commercial mariners through formal notifications before the blockade begins. All mariners are advised to pay attention to the 'Nautical Bulletin' broadcasts and contact the U.S. Navy forces via bridge-to-bridge channel 16 while operating in the Gulf of Oman and the entry area of the Strait of Hormuz. (Jin Ten)

BlockBeats news, on April 13, according to WSJ reports, officials and informed sources say that Trump and his advisors are considering resuming limited military strikes against Iran while implementing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz in order to break the current deadlock in peace negotiations.

Officials stated that Trump may also resume full-scale bombing operations, although they said this possibility is low, as it could further exacerbate regional instability, and Trump himself is reluctant to become involved in a prolonged military conflict. U.S. officials and those close to the government indicate that whichever option Trump chooses, there are significant risks involved.

BlockBeats news, on April 13, a senior U.S. official stated that Iran rejected the request to stop its uranium enrichment activities and dismantle its main uranium enrichment facilities. The official also mentioned that Iran rejected the U.S. proposal to cease funding for the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Hezbollah, and the Houthis, as well as the request to fully open the Strait of Hormuz. Currently, there has been no response from Iran on this matter. (CCTV News)

According to BlockBeats news on April 13, official data shows that as the traditional market closes this weekend, Hyperliquid is experiencing a surge in crude oil trading, with outstanding contracts for both oils exceeding 1 billion USD, including 670 million USD for WTIOIL and 334 million USD for BRENTOIL.

At the same time, traders on Hyperliquid are starting to go long on crude oil, with the funding rate for both oils rising to about 0.6% over the past 24 hours.

According to PolyBeats monitoring, as Trump threatens that the U.S. Navy will block the Strait of Hormuz and intercept all vessels paying tolls to Iran, market expectations for oil prices have risen again. On the prediction market Polymarket, the closing price of 'WTI crude oil on a single trading day this month' being above $115 per barrel has become a likely event, with the current probability at 57%, the probability of being above $120 per barrel at 40%, the probability of being above $130 per barrel at 23%, and the probability of being above $150 per barrel at 8%.

In addition, according to Bitget market data, WTI crude oil closed at $95.74 per barrel on the last trading day.

BlockBeats news, on April 12, according to a report from the Iranian Tasnim News Agency on the 12th, Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said during a phone call with Russian President Putin that Iran is fully prepared to reach an agreement that can ensure lasting peace and security in the region, balanced and fair. (Xinhua News Agency)

BlockBeats news, April 12, digital asset financial services company Tok-Edge announced the launch of a crypto hedge fund aimed at institutional investors, with a goal of raising $100 million in the first round by 2026. The long-term goal of the new fund is to build a compliant crypto asset allocation infrastructure for institutions, with an initial scale of $21 million.

Veteran traditional finance investor Marcus Meijer and his investment alliance are the investors for this fund, with the latter planning to provide $10 million in funding as a cornerstone investor.