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Original title: (U.S. Military Confirms Running Bitcoin Node, Four-Star Admiral Calls It a 'Power Projection Tool') Original author: Thursday, Shen Chao TechFlow

The U.S. military's stance on Bitcoin is undergoing a fundamental shift.

According to Bitcoin Magazine on April 22, Admiral Samuel Paparo, the commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), testified before Congress this week, confirming that his command is currently running a full Bitcoin node and conducting a series of cybersecurity tests based on the Bitcoin protocol.

Original title: (U.S. Military Confirms Operation of Bitcoin Node, Four-Star Admiral Calls it a 'Power Projection Tool')
Original author: Thursday, Deep Tide TechFlow

The U.S. military's stance on Bitcoin is undergoing a fundamental shift.

According to Bitcoin Magazine on April 22, Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), testified this week before Congress's military committees, confirming that the command is currently operating a full Bitcoin node and conducting a series of military cybersecurity tests based on the Bitcoin protocol.

Text by Lin Wanwan

"Integration is only one-way; you can integrate with Wall Street, but Wall Street cannot integrate with you."

On the morning of April 23, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Fu Peng was giving a speech on the integration of FICC and crypto assets.

This was Fu Peng's first public interview since joining Xinhuo Group earlier this year. His title at Xinhuo is Chief Economist. Xinhuo's stock price rose on the day the news was announced. He waved his hand, saying it had nothing to do with him, "The market is just interpreting FICC+C."

Newfire Group is a Hong Kong-listed cryptocurrency financial company with deep ties to the Huobi Group. Its current business focus is to transform cryptocurrency asset management, custody, and exchange into a compliant platform that traditional financial institutions can understand and are willing to enter.

BlockBeats news, on April 24, according to Bitget market data, Brent crude dipped below $100/barrel, down 1.14% on the day.

Text by Lin Wanwan

"Integration is only one-way; you can integrate with Wall Street, but Wall Street cannot integrate with you."

On the morning of April 23, 2026, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Fu Peng was giving a speech on the integration of FICC and crypto assets.

This was Fu Peng's first public interview since joining Xinhuo Group earlier this year. His title at Xinhuo is Chief Economist. Xinhuo's stock price rose on the day the news was announced. He waved his hand, saying it had nothing to do with him, "The market is just interpreting FICC+C."

Newfire Group is a Hong Kong-listed cryptocurrency financial company with deep ties to the Huobi Group. Its current business focus is to transform cryptocurrency asset management, custody, and exchange into a compliant platform that traditional financial institutions can understand and are willing to enter.

BlockBeats news, on April 24th, the White House announced that Trump will speak at a cryptocurrency conference in Florida this Saturday.

Previously reported, Trump will host a grand luncheon for TRUMP token holders. Trump himself will be attending alongside 18 'superstars'. The top 297 holders will be allowed to join the luncheon at Mar-a-Lago on April 25th, and the top 29 holders will receive special invitations for an exclusive VIP reception and champagne toast with President Trump.

BlockBeats news, on April 24, according to Hyperinsight monitoring, the 'Silver Iron Head Bears' whale briefly shifted to a long position today, opening a BTC long of 223.9 coins (approximately $17.5 million) and an ETH long of 8102.3 coins (approximately $1.88 million), with a total scale of $36 million.

In the past half hour, this address has completely closed out both positions, with a BTC closing average of $78,277 and an ETH closing average of $2,326, resulting in a net loss of $24,000.

Address: 0x61ceef212ff4a86933c69fb6aca2fe35d8f2a62b

This war has been going on for 55 days now.

On April 22, Trump announced on Truth Social that the ceasefire would be extended indefinitely. He didn’t give a deadline, just said he would wait for Iran to 'come up with a unified proposal.'

That statement sounds like a concession, but in reality, it's just a rephrasing of pressure. The blockade continues, mine-sweepers are still operating, and plans for Vance to fly to Islamabad were quietly canceled after Iran refused to attend. The ceasefire is extended, but nothing has stopped on the battlefield.

The next day, Trump posted again on Truth Social. He said he had ordered the U.S. Navy to 'take out' any ships laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, 'without hesitation,' and directed that mine-sweeping operations be 'tripled.' That same morning, he wrote in another post: 'No vessels can enter or exit without U.S. Navy approval. It is tightly locked down until Iran can come to an agreement.'

BlockBeats news, on April 24th, according to Lookonchain monitoring, the Balancer attacker is back in action after 5 months of silence. Previously, they had siphoned off nearly $120 million, and now they are using THORChain to swap ETH for BTC in a money laundering scheme.

In the past hour, the attacker has moved 1,100 ETH (approximately $2.55 million) and is currently converting it to BTC.

This war has been going on for 55 days now.

On April 22, Trump announced an indefinite ceasefire extension on Truth Social. He didn't specify a timeline, just said he would wait for Iran to "come up with a unified proposal."

This statement sounds like a concession, but it's really just a pressure tactic in different wording. The blockade continues, mine sweepers are still at work, and plans for Vance to fly to Islamabad were quietly scrapped after Iran refused to attend. The ceasefire is extended, but nothing has stopped on the battlefield.

The next day, Trump posted again on Truth Social. He stated he had ordered the U.S. Navy to "take out" any ships laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, saying he would "not hesitate" and ordered mine-clearing operations to "triple in intensity." That same morning, he wrote in another post: "No vessels can enter or exit without U.S. Navy approval. It is tightly blockaded until Iran can reach an agreement."

Last night, Nvidia's stock hit $70 during trading and skyrocketed 20% after hours, fueled by its latest earnings report that exceeded all expectations.

Intel dropped its Q1 FY2026 earnings on Thursday, reporting a revenue of $13.6 billion, marking a 7% year-over-year increase, which beat Wall Street's consensus by 11%. The non-GAAP EPS came in at $0.29, smashing analyst expectations of just $0.01, a whopping 29 times higher—a rare gap in the large-cap arena. After the news hit, Intel's stock surged 20% in after-hours trading.

The Q2 guidance also pointed towards a more aggressive direction, with revenue projected between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, well above the consensus median. Newly appointed CEO Lip-Bu Tan remarked in the earnings call that CPUs are re-establishing themselves as the essential foundation in the AI era.

Last night, NVIDIA's stock price touched $70 intraday, then skyrocketed 20% in after-hours trading due to its latest earnings report exceeding everyone's expectations.

Intel disclosed its Q1 FY2026 results on Thursday, reporting revenue of $13.6 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase, beating Wall Street's consensus by 11%. The non-GAAP EPS was $0.29, which was 29 times higher than the analysts' estimate of $0.01—a rare disparity in large-cap stocks. Following the news, Intel's stock jumped 20% in after-hours trading.

The Q2 guidance also points to a more aggressive direction, with revenue estimates between $13.8 billion and $14.8 billion, surpassing the consensus median. New CEO Lip-Bu Tan summarized the performance on the call, suggesting that CPUs are re-establishing themselves as the essential foundation in the AI era.

According to BlockBeats news on April 24, PeckShield monitored that the KelpDAO attacker has transferred all funds from the Ethereum network to the Bitcoin network, mainly routed through THORChain, totaling about 1979 BTC, effectively completing the 'washout'.

Meanwhile, the Balancer attacker has re-emerged after a 5-month silence and has started to swap approximately $700,000 worth of ETH for BTC via THORChain, entering the laundering phase.

BlockBeats news, on April 24th, according to GMGN monitoring, the Meme coin FLORK on the Ethereum chain surged 80% within 1 hour, reaching a market cap peak of over $15 million, hitting new highs, currently reported at $12.7 million, with a 24-hour increase of 110% and a trading volume of $11.2 million during the same period.

BlockBeats alerts users that trading Meme coins is highly volatile, heavily reliant on market sentiment and hype, and lacks real value or use cases. Investors should be aware of the risks.