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BlockBeats News, April 17th, according to Bitget market data, S&P 500 Index futures and Nasdaq 100 Index futures rose to an intraday high. European STOXX 600 Index extended its gains to 0.5%, reaching a new intraday high. Emerging market currencies surged. Furthermore, spot platinum rose by 3% to $2,149.15 per ounce.

BlockBeats News, April 17th, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz has been opened. According to the Lebanon ceasefire agreement, the Iranian Ports and Maritime Organization has announced that during the remaining period of the ceasefire, all commercial vessels will have full access through the Strait of Hormuz, and the passage route will remain exactly the same as previously announced.

BlockBeats news, on April 17, Paul Atkins, Chairman of the US Securities and Exchange Commission, stated in his first official podcast that US crypto regulation is entering a critical turning point, with the overall approach shifting from enforcement-led to supporting innovation. In the inaugural episode, Atkins, along with Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda, sent out policy signals, stressing the need to create a regulatory environment more conducive to crypto and financial innovation, and to attract companies to develop domestically in the US. On the policy front, the SEC has implemented several adjustments, including recognizing that “most crypto assets” do not fall under securities, granting exemptions for DeFi interfaces, and withdrawing or terminating multiple enforcement actions against Ripple, a certain exchange, and another exchange. Data shows that the number of SEC enforcement actions in the 2025 fiscal year decreased by about 22%, with fines falling from $8.2 billion to $2.7 billion. The regulatory agency also acknowledged that previous enforcement against the crypto industry “created misleading expectations” to some extent. Market perspectives suggest that this shift in regulation could lay the groundwork for institutional capital entry, driving the development of crypto asset listings, derivatives, and complex products such as ETFs. However, industry insiders note that the key remains how quickly clear rules are established, with the next 12 to 18 months serving as a window for the US to vie for crypto infrastructure leadership. Overall, the SEC is attempting a transformation from “enforcement-driven” to “rule-driven,” and the crypto industry may welcome a more certain policy environment.