24H Hot Coins & Headlines | US and Israel May Resume Military Action Against Iran; Luo Yonghao Once Made 30 Million Yuan from Crypto Trading (May 18th)
- Core Viewpoint: This article summarizes the dynamics of the global crypto market and macro-geopolitical landscape. Key focal points include the diverging trends in the crypto market, potential geopolitical conflict risks (US/Israel vs. Iran), and regulatory progress (the advancement of the US CLARITY Act), which are becoming critical variables affecting market sentiment.
- Key Elements:
- Diverging trends in the crypto market: Among the top 10 CEX volumes, ZEC (+4.91%) and TON (+4.12%) recorded gains, while ETH fell -2.64%; on the 24-hour gainers list, SPACE (+16.58%) and VINE (+15.7%) stood out.
- Geopolitical risk surges: Sources say the US and Israel could resume military operations against Iran as early as next week. The Pentagon is prepared, with Trump warning Iran that "time is running out," adding market uncertainty.
- US CLARITY Act advances to a critical stage: The Senate Banking Committee has passed the bill. Galaxy's Head of Research estimates it could be signed into law by the President as early as August, potentially providing a clear regulatory framework for the US digital asset market.
- Diverging actions from institutions and sovereign wealth funds: Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund Mubadala increased its IBIT holdings to nearly $660 million; Harvard University, on the other hand, liquidated its Ethereum ETF holdings and reduced its IBIT position.
- Firedancer goes live on Solana mainnet: The validator client developed by Jump Crypto, Firedancer, has begun producing blocks on the Solana mainnet. However, its deployment strategy is cautious, emphasizing the need to complete security audits.
1. Popular Tokens on CEX
Top 10 CEX Trading Volume & 24h Change:
- BTC: -1.16%
- ETH: -2.64%
- SOL: -1.13%
- XRP: -1.11%
- ZEC: +4.91%
- DOGE: -1.63%
- BNB: -0.99%
- SUI: -1.02%
- EDEN: +30.51%
- TON: +4.12%
24h Gainers (Data Source: OKX):
- SPACE: +16.58%
- VINE: +15.7%
- ROBO: +12.89%
- HYPE: +10.53%
- KAITO: +9.21%
- KAIA: +7.62%
- ZEC: +5.2%
- TON: +3.9%
- LIT: +3.44%
- BANAN: +2.44%
24h Crypto Equity Gainers (Data Source: msx.com):
- ZSL: 18.84%
- CONI: 16.75%
- SOXS: 13.3%
- AFIG: 11.51%
- TSLQ: 11.36%
- SATL: 11.11%
- MSTZ: 10.6%
- NVDQ: 8.86%
- ETHD: 8.22%
- SIDU: 8.2%
2. Trending Meme Tokens On-Chain (Data Source: GMGN):
- ETH: AWF, sato
- Solana: SPCTROLL, memecoins
- BNB: He Zhao, 14
Top News
Sources: US and Israel May Resume Military Operations Against Iran as Early as Next Week
Odaily sources say US sources say the Pentagon is preparing to resume military operations against Iran, with the US and Israel potentially resuming military strikes on Iran as early as next week. US sources indicate negotiations are currently at an impasse. Information shows that multiple US officials have revealed that if the US decides to resume military strikes against Iran, one option is to carry out more intense bombing of Iranian military and infrastructure targets; another option is to deploy special operations forces on the ground to obtain Iran's nuclear materials. Hundreds of special operations personnel arrived in the Middle East in March. However, US officials acknowledge that this option carries significant risks. Furthermore, since the ceasefire in early April, the US has re-armed its warships and warplanes in the region. (CCTV News)
Trump Discusses Resuming Military Strikes Against Iran, Risk of Joint US-Israel Airstrikes Surges
Odaily sources Israeli media confirm that Trump and Netanyahu spoke by phone, with the core topic being the resumption of military strikes against Iran. Israeli officials say if the US acts, the two countries are expected to launch joint airstrikes. Trump warned Iran that “time is running out” and that without a good deal, they will face even more severe strikes.
Israel’s public broadcaster, citing a senior Israeli official, reported that the call between Netanyahu and Trump lasted about half an hour, mainly discussing the possibility of resuming military strikes against Iran. The official said if the US resumes military action against Iran, it is expected that Israel and the US will launch joint airstrikes.
In a phone interview with the Axios news site, Trump said Iran’s “time is running out” and warned that if the Iranian regime cannot offer better deal terms, “they will suffer far greater strikes than ever before.” Two US officials said Trump is expected to convene his senior national security team in the Situation Room on Tuesday to discuss military options. (Jinshi)
Iranian Military: If the US Launches Another Military Action, It Will Face an 'Offensive Response'
Odaily sources According to Iranian media reports on the 17th, a senior spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces responded to recent statements by US President Trump regarding Iran, warning the US not to launch new military actions against Iran. The spokesperson said any attempt to “save face” for the US by taking action against Iran again would lead to a “more violent and heavier blow” for the US. The spokesperson also stated that if the US again poses a military threat or takes action against Iran, US military assets and forces in the region will face a “new, offensive, unexpected, and storm-like response.” (Xinhua News Agency)
Over 20% of Trump Administration Officials Hold Cryptocurrency, Trump Himself Holds at Least $51 Million
Odaily sources Nearly 70 senior officials and nominees in the Trump administration, a proportion exceeding 20%, have held cryptocurrency or blockchain-related investments, with a minimum disclosed value of $193 million. Trump himself holds at least $51 million, while Vice President Vance and several cabinet members also hold millions in holdings. The article also mentioned that numerous tech and crypto industry figures have joined the Trump administration, and the SEC has paused lawsuits, promoted a Bitcoin strategic reserve, and pushed for stablecoin legislation. The article also notes that critics are concerned about potential conflicts of interest and ethical issues.
Luo Yonghao Made Over 30 Million Yuan Investing in Bitcoin Back in 2018, Urged Employees to Focus on Work, Not Crypto Trading
Odaily sources According to crypto KOL Ma Siqi posting on Platform X, “Here’s a fun fact: Besides being both former New Oriental 'Northeast master teachers' and having private dealings with early Bitcoin OG Li Xiaolai, Luo Yonghao made over 30 million yuan investing in Bitcoin back in 2018. That year, he even advised the company's young employees: 'Stay focused on your work, don’t trade crypto.'”
Industry News
SpaceX Shareholders Approve 1-for-5 Stock Split, Fair Value per Share Adjusted to ~$105.32
Odaily sources According to sources familiar with the matter, a majority of SpaceX shareholders have approved the company's board-proposed 1-for-5 stock split. Shareholders were informed via email that following the split, the company's current fair value per share has been adjusted from $526.59 to approximately $105.32.
South Korean Prime Minister: One Day of Samsung Semiconductor Factory Shutdown Could Cost Up to 1 Trillion Won
Odaily sources Samsung Electronics and its Korean union will resume wage negotiations on Monday with the participation of government mediators, a move that could ease market concerns over a potentially disruptive strike at the tech giant. “A one-day shutdown of just Samsung Electronics’ semiconductor factory is estimated to cause direct losses of up to 1 trillion won (approx. $668 million),” South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Sunday after an emergency meeting with ministers. “What is more concerning is that a brief halt to semiconductor production lines could take months to restore.” Kim Min-seok added that if materials must be scrapped due to a strike, market concerns suggest economic losses could expand to as much as 100 trillion won. Under regulations, if the government determines a labor dispute could harm the economy or public welfare, the Minister of Employment and Labor can issue an emergency arbitration order. This order would immediately prohibit industrial actions for 30 days while the National Labor Relations Commission conducts mediation and arbitration. This measure is rarely invoked. (Jinshi)
Bill and Melinda Gates Liquidate All Microsoft Shares, Valued at Over $3.2 Billion
Odaily sources Bill and Melinda Gates have sold all their Microsoft shares, totaling 7.7 million shares, valued at over $3.2 billion. (Cointelegraph)
Berkshire Hathaway Q1 Aggressively Adds Alphabet, Initiates Delta Air Lines, Liquidates Amazon
Odaily sources According to Berkshire Hathaway's first-quarter 13F filing, Berkshire increased its stakes in Alphabet (GOOGL.O) and The New York Times, among others, during Q1. Alphabet saw an addition of over 36 million shares, increasing its portfolio weight from 2.04% to 5.93%. The firm liquidated its stakes in Amazon (AMZN.O), Visa (V.N), Mastercard (MA.N), UnitedHealth (UNH.N), and others. It reduced holdings in Chevron (CVX.N) and Bank of America (BAC.N). It initiated a position in Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), buying 39.8 million shares worth approximately $2.65 billion. Overall, Berkshire's total US stock portfolio value was $26.3 billion at the end of Q1, down from $27.4 billion the previous quarter. During the quarter, the firm bought approximately $16 billion in stocks and sold about $24 billion, resulting in net sales of approximately $8.15 billion. The number of holdings decreased sharply from 42 to 29, significantly increasing concentration. (Jinshi)
Bridgewater's Q1 US Stock Portfolio Valued at $22.4 Billion, Added Chip Stocks, Reduced Software Stakes
Odaily sources The world's largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, released its first-quarter 13F filing for US stocks, covering through the end of March. The filing shows Bridgewater initiated positions in 214 stocks, added to 292, liquidated 261, and reduced holdings in 487 stocks during Q1. It significantly increased its stakes in chip stocks like NVIDIA, Broadcom, and Micron Technology, liquidated enterprise software stocks such as Salesforce and ServiceNow, and reduced its stake in Adobe. As of the end of Q1, Bridgewater's US stock portfolio was valued at $22.4 billion, down from $27.4 billion in the previous quarter. Specifically, Bridgewater added 827,800 shares of NVIDIA, increasing its portfolio weight from 2.63% at the end of last year to 3.65%. It added 670,000 shares of Broadcom, increasing its weight from 1.47% to 2.54%. It added 586,000 shares of Micron Technology, increasing its weight from 0.93% to 2.23%. Additionally, Bridgewater initiated a position of 1.077 million shares in TSMC, which accounted for 1.62% of the portfolio by the end of Q1.
Harvard University Liquidates Ethereum ETF, Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Increases IBIT Holdings
Odaily sources Multiple sovereign wealth funds, university endowments, and traditional financial institutions recently disclosed their 13F holdings for the first quarter of 2026.
Among them, the Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala increased its holdings in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT), from 12.7023 million shares to 14.7219 million shares. The newly added position is valued at over $90 million, bringing the total value of its IBIT holdings to nearly $660 million. Its subsidiary, the Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC), maintained its IBIT position of 8.2187 million shares, valued at approximately $315.8 million.
On the university endowment side, Harvard University's endowment fund holds 3.0446 million shares of IBIT, valued at approximately $117 million, a decrease of about 43% from the end of 2025. Concurrently, Harvard has fully liquidated its position in the BlackRock Ethereum spot ETF, which it initiated last quarter and was valued at approximately $86.8 million.
Furthermore, Dartmouth College maintained its IBIT holdings unchanged and, for the first time, disclosed holding approximately 304,800 shares of the Bitwise Solana Staking ETF, valued at about $3.67 million, making it one of the first university endowments to publicly allocate to a Solana-related ETF.
Among traditional financial institutions, institutions like the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and Barclays continued to increase or adjust their positions in IBIT-related spot and options positions. Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based Laurore reduced its IBIT holdings from 8.7863 million shares to 6.8463 million shares. (The Block)
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Mubadala Increases IBIT Holdings to Nearly $6.6 Billion
Odaily sources Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has increased its IBIT holdings to nearly $6.6 billion worth of Bitcoin ETF shares. (Cointelegraph)
Project News
Upbit Operator Dunamu Q1 Operating Profit Down 78% YoY
Odaily sources Upbit operator Dunamu disclosed that its consolidated revenue for the first quarter of 2026 was approximately $157 million, down 55% year-over-year. Operating profit was approximately $59 million, down 78% YoY. Net profit was approximately $46.6 million, down 78% YoY. Dunamu attributed the decline in performance primarily to the global economic slowdown and a decrease in trading volume in the virtual asset market. (Asian Economy)
Jump Crypto: Firedancer Goes Live on Solana Mainnet, Begins Producing Blocks
Odaily sources Firedancer, the Solana validator client developed by Jump Crypto, is now running on the Solana mainnet and has started producing blocks.
Ritchie Patel, Lead Engineer for Firedancer, stated that over the past few months, the client has processed tens of millions of transactions. However, the team is currently adopting a gradual deployment strategy and does not plan a large-scale public rollout. He noted that until all security audits are complete, there would be significant risk if more than half of the validators on the network upgraded simultaneously.
Hyperliquid Co-founder: Met with U.S. Policymakers to Explore Entry into U.S. Market
Odaily sources Jeff.hl posted on Platform X, stating that during the advancement of the CLARITY Act, through the Hyperliquid Policy Center, they have met with several U.S. policymakers in Washington to discuss the regulatory path for introducing on-chain derivatives markets to the U.S. Some discussions covered the global demand for on-chain trading as financial innovation, while other parts explored the potential of on-chain markets from DeFi principles. Jeff.hl said they will continue to advance related work in Washington, hoping to enter the U.S. market and allow local users to access Hyperliquid.
Chainalysis Traces THORChain Attack Source: Sophisticated Money Laundering Capabilities, Moved Funds Cross-Chain for Weeks Before Attack
Odaily sources Chainalysis posted on Platform X, stating that prior to the THORChain exploit, wallets suspected to be connected to the attacker had been moving funds across Monero, Hyperliquid, and THORChain for several weeks. Wallets linked to the attacker were depositing into Hyperliquid positions via Monero and Hyperliquid privacy bridges as early as late April. The funds were subsequently swapped to USDC, transferred to Arbitrum, bridged to
