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On April 9th, The Block reported that an independent Bitcoin miner successfully mined a Bitcoin block with extremely low odds early Thursday, earning the full block reward plus transaction fees. Data from Mempool block explorer shows the miner used CKpool’s independent mining software to mine the 944,306th block, netting a total of 3.128 bitcoins (roughly $222,012). That includes 3.125 bitcoins from the block reward (≈$221,800) and 0.003 bitcoins in transaction fees (≈$212). CKpool developer Con Kolivas posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Congratulations to the miner who mined the 313th independent block with just 70TH of hashing power. Miners at this scale have roughly a 1-in-100,000 chance of mining a block each day—and on average, it could take around 300 years for that to happen.”

Bloomberg reports that Hong Kong mortgage firms are weighing an inaugural digital bond offering of up to HK$12 billion (roughly $1.5 billion) — a deal that could be the world’s largest of its kind, according to people familiar with the matter. The firms are considering launching multiple bond tranches as early as next month, with issuance size expected to range from HK$10 billion to HK$12 billion, the people said. They added that terms are still under discussion and could change.

On April 9, Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf said violating the ceasefire agreement would carry clear costs and consequences. (Gold10)

April 9 Per official reports, Galaxy Digital has released its first annual report as a Nasdaq-listed company. Founder/CEO Mike Novogratz noted the listing marks not just a milestone but a declaration that the digital economy is now a reality. Over eight years, Galaxy has grown through crypto’s bull-bear cycles, regulatory uncertainty, and industry crises—firmly believing blockchain and digital assets will reshape the global financial system. U.S. regulatory frameworks are now clearer, with banks, asset managers, and even the U.S. government ramping up industry entry, shifting the sector from “narrative-driven” to “infrastructure-driven.” Galaxy’s strategy now focuses on building compliant financial infrastructure: on-chain rails, custody solutions, and tokenization platforms to support large-scale institutional capital inflows on-chain. It’s also ramping up AI infrastructure investment: its Texas-based Helios data center has secured 1.6+ gigawatts of power approval, struck an 8

On April 9, informed sources revealed Tesla is developing a new, smaller, more affordable electric SUV. Tesla has been reaching out to suppliers in recent weeks to hash out details of the compact SUV plan—this will be an all-new vehicle, not a redesign of its existing Model 3 or Model Y. Sources noted the SUV will be built in China; another source added Tesla intends to ramp up production in the U.S. and Europe later. Measuring 4.28 meters (roughly 14 feet) long, it’s significantly shorter than Tesla’s top-selling Model Y SUV (around 15.7 feet). Back in 2024, Musk scrapped the highly anticipated low-cost EV project, shifting the company’s focus to robotaxis and humanoid robots. A key question: Does this latest push for a smaller SUV signal a strategic pivot back to mass-market Level 4 autonomous EVs, or does it better align with Tesla’s vision for fully self-driving cars? Per sources and a Tesla employee, the model could have dual uses. The employee declined to confirm or d

April 9 Iran has put forward a "Ten-Point Demand Package" in ongoing ceasefire talks, encompassing security, sanctions relief, nuclear matters, and regional military arrangements. While Tehran has shown flexibility on some terms, major gaps persist between the U.S. and Iran on core issues, with an agreement still uncertain. Key areas of dispute include: - **Strait of Hormuz**: Iran aims to maintain control of the vital energy shipping lane, while the U.S. insists on "unrestricted access"—a sharp point of disagreement. - **Uranium Enrichment**: Iran wants to keep its enrichment capabilities, a position the U.S. has previously rejected; Washington may now allow only symbolic concessions. - **Sanctions Relief**: Iran demands full removal of primary and secondary sanctions, but implementation faces major hurdles due to U.S. congressional constraints and national security concerns. - **Middle East Troop Withdrawal**: Iran is pushing for a full U.S. military withdrawal from the