Huobi Finance reports that following the widespread acclaim of its "First Lesson of the New Year," Huobi Growth Academy has fully upgraded and launched a brand-new high-end knowledge-sharing IP, "Huobi Elite Lecture Hall." The first live stream will be held on April 8th from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM, featuring Kong Jianping, founder of Nano Labs and director of Hong Kong Cyberport, as the inaugural speaker. He will share his insights on "How to Choose a Worthwhile AI Project to Invest In?" Kong Jianping has nearly 15 years of industry experience, having led Canaan Technology and Nano Labs to successful NASDAQ listings. He also holds several important positions, including a member of the Hong Kong Third Generation Internet Development Task Force. "Huobi Elite Lecture Hall" aims to build a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, and will continue to invite heavyweight industry figures to provide Web2 and Web3 investors with highly forward-looking practical insights into macroeconomics and asset allocation.

According to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRNA) on the 7th, Ibrahim Rezaei, spokesman for the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated in a television interview that Iran is developing plans and related legislation to ensure the security of the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf, and reiterated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be restored to its previous state. (Xinhua)

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Gate has announced it will host its "GATE GALA 13" anniversary dinner on April 20, 2026, at the Rosewood Hong Kong. Gate's founder and CEO, Dr. Han, will attend the event, along with representatives from leading industry organizations, partners, and KOLs. The event is expected to attract over 300 guests. The dinner will be a high-profile affair with in-depth discussions, conducted by invitation only with a formal dress code. Located at a landmark high-end venue in Hong Kong, the event will emphasize privacy and a sense of occasion, creating a high-quality offline experience. In the afternoon, the platform will hold the "Gate 13 Blue Carpet Ceremony," unveiling the Red Bull Racing F1 team display car and showcasing brand collaborations. Furthermore, from April 18th to 24th, Gate will also present the "Racing the Future" outdoor crossover exhibition at the K11 MUSEA waterfront promenade in Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong. Gate stated that this anniversary event, while reviewing its development, also aims to provide an opportunity for communication to facilitate future collaborations and further promote the establishment of long-term partnerships.

According to Huoxun Finance, Defillama founder 0xngmi stated that Polymarket users have approximately $1.25 billion in their wallets, and if the platform is willing to retain interest income, it will generate $54 million in interest income annually at the current interest rate.

According to Odaily, the head of the International Energy Agency stated that the current crisis is more severe than the combined crises of 1973, 1979, and 2002, and the world has never experienced an energy supply disruption of this scale. (Cointelegraph)