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BlockBeats News, March 18th, as the application of AI Agents in crypto trading is rapidly gaining popularity, automated trading is transitioning from "tool-assisted" to "autonomously executed." However, at the same time, a series of security risks are also emerging in parallel. Recently, security firm SlowMist and the panoramic exchange Bitget jointly released an AI Agent Security Report, systematically analyzing the potential threats and protection system of Agent automated trading in the current Web3 scenario. The report, combining real cases and security research, analyzed the typical security issues facing current AI Agents, including behavior manipulation risks caused by Prompt Injection, supply chain vulnerabilities in the plugin and Skill ecosystem, API Key and account permission abuse, as well as potential threats such as operational errors and permission escalation caused by automated execution. The report recommends that users should effectively control permissions when using AI Agents for trading, through sub-account isolation, setting API IP whitelists, and establishing continuous transaction monitoring and anomaly mechanisms. At the same time, introducing manual confirmation or independent signature mechanisms in high-risk operations to avoid model misjudgment directly affecting asset security. To facilitate users in implementing security protection, the report includes a transaction security self-checklist at the end of the document to help users quickly identify security vulnerabilities. From an industry development perspective, AI Agents are continuously driving the intelligence of Web3 transactions, but security system construction still needs to be upgraded concurrently. How to establish a balance between efficiency and controllability will become an important long-term issue of industry concern.

Odaily reported that although a small number of ships have recently passed through the Strait of Hormuz, hundreds of vessels remain stranded—Iran holds the decision-making power over the safe passage of ships, and a selective release pattern has already formed. According to data from the commodity analysis agency Kpler, before the conflict erupted, about 100 oil tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz daily; now, only 2 tankers per day, with 400 tankers still detained. JPMorgan analysts stated in a client report that "the vast majority of vessels passing through the strait are Iranian," and Iran appears to allow specific ships to pass only after verification. "The reality is that the strait has not been officially closed, but passage increasingly depends on political understanding with Tehran," the analysts wrote. Some ships have briefly detoured through the channel between Iran's coast near Larak Island and Qeshm Island, closely hugging the Iranian coast, to exit the strait. JPMorgan analysts pointed out: "This is not a conventional route; this move may be to confirm ship ownership and cargo, allowing passage for vessels unrelated to the US and its allies." It is reported that some ships heading to India and carrying liquefied petroleum gas have successfully passed through the strait after their governments negotiated with Iran and obtained safe passage permits. In peacetime, about one-fifth of the world's crude oil and refined oil products are transported through the Strait of Hormuz, and for decades, alternative land export routes have been extremely limited. Despite Trump urging US allies to intervene to reopen the channel, allies have responded lukewarmly. As the war has entered its 18th day, the promised US naval escort has yet to materialize. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations under the Royal Navy, from the outbreak of the war to this Tuesday, there have been 21 reports of ships attacked or affected around the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Gulf of Oman, of which 16 were attack incidents. (Golden Ten Data)

Nebius management demonstrates rigorous execution, fulfilling capacity commitments on schedule and setting realistic expectations for AI infrastructure growth. The recently announced bond issuance, while increasing risk, is necessary for Nebius to accelerate revenue growth to 250% by 2027 (surpassing the market expectation of 186%). Currently, the stock is valued at only about 10 times projected 2026 revenue. As revenue growth accelerates, the valuation multiple is expected to expand. Financial analyst Uttam Dey strongly recommends the stock, reaffirming a "Strong Buy" rating.