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[UAE Intercepts Missiles as Bitcoin Surges Past $80K, Triggering $270M Liquidations](https://news.bitcoin.com/uae-intercepts-missiles-as-bitcoin-surges-past-80k-triggering-270m-liquidations/)

🚨 **CLARITY ACT NEGOTIATIONS NOW CENTER ON SECTION 1960** Senator Chuck Grassley is expected to weigh in this week on proposed changes to Section 1960, a critical provision that would deny legal safe harbor protections to software developers who knowingly facilitate money laundering. The debate has become one of the final sticking points in Clarity Act negotiations, as lawmakers push to ensure DeFi protections do not limit the government’s ability to police illicit crypto activity ahead of a p...

👀 **IRAN EXTENDS ITS CLAIMED CONTROL ZONE OVER THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ** Iran has redrawn a NEW MAP of the Strait of Hormuz, and the comparison to the OLD MAP exposes the real story. OLD MAP: Iran claimed 12 nautical miles from the Iranian coast, consistent with international maritime norms. Everything south of that band was international waters. NEW MAP: Iran's "control zone" now reaches ALL the way across, touching UAE shorelines at Umm Al Quwain in the west and Fujairah in the east. In plain...

**QCP Market Colour, 4 May 2026 May the 4th: A New Hope Above 80k **BTC breaks above $80k for the first time since January 31, moving in line with equities and drawing strength beyond just Strategy's accumulation. Spot ETF flows remain supportive, with Friday's ~$630m inflow more than offsetting the late-April outflows. The real test remains a clean close above the CME gap at $82k to $83k. Until then, expect rallies to be faded. Implied vols near year lows and the VIX around 17 suggest market...

⚡️ **JUST IN**: Iran's military warns the US Navy will be "attacked" if it enters the Strait of Hormuz. The threat follows President Trump's "Project Freedom" mission to guide stranded ships out of the waterway. Trump has warned that any interference "will be dealt with forcefully."

👀 **THIS WEEK IS LOADED FOR MARKETS ** 10 economic data are confirmed to be released this week. TUE: Job openings, New Home Sales, ISM Services WED: ADP employment THU: Jobless claims, Consumer credit FRI: unemployment, NFP, wages, and consumer sentiment On top of that, 11 Fed officials are set to speak. Volatility is coming.

⚡️ **LATEST**: The Philippines just sold ₱6.39 BILLION in 364-day Treasury bills as borrowing costs surge. This comes as the central bank hiked its policy rate to 4.5%, its first rate hike in over 2 years. It's currency also recorded its lowest value ever at ₱61.69 per $1. April inflation is set to hit a 2-year high of 5.5%.

🇰🇷**S. KOREA RACES TO LAUNCH WON STABLECOIN AS $115B FLOWS OUT TO USDT & USDC ** South Korea is fast-tracking a KRW stablecoin push after about $115 BILLION moved into dollar-backed stablecoins in 2025. Major banks and fintech firms are building competing rails, while regulators debate control rules ahead of a key Digital Asset law expected this quarter.

🇺🇸 LATEST: President Donald Trump announces the U.S. Navy will escort foreign ships through the Strait of Hormuz starting Monday, warning any interference will be met with force. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🚨**NEARLY 104M IN SHORTS LIQUIDATED IN 1 HR** Roughly $103.6M in shorts were liquidated as Bitcoin surged above $80,000.

1. Как всегда перед открытием рынка выходит пост, как Трамп всех победил и сейчас восстановит трафик в Ормузе. Алгоритмы роняют цену нефти на $3. (приятно жить в предсказуемом мире. Есть вещи, которые остаются неизменными) 2. КСИР атакует два танкера, чтобы наглядно показать, кто батя в здании. Цена нефти восстанавливается. У этого события есть смешной компонент и есть серьезный. Смешной компонент в том, что плыть через пролив кораблям предлагается под руководством ВМС США, но без сопровождени...

**JUST IN:** $150,000,000 worth of crypto shorts liquidated in the past 60 minutes. @WatcherGuru

🚨**NEW**: ISRAEL SIGNALS ESCALATION AS NETANYAHU HOLDS SECURITY MEETING Netanyahu is set to hold a restricted security meeting Monday, according to Ynet. Israel is reportedly bracing for escalation and has doubts over the effectiveness of the U.S. blockade strategy on Iran.

🚨UPDATE: US AND IRAN BOTH REJECT TERMS IN TALKS Iran’s Fars News says Tehran rejected earlier U.S. proposals, including a 15-year enrichment halt, calling recent reports outdated. Trump also dismissed the latest proposal, saying it is “not acceptable” after reviewing it.

⚡️JUST IN: U.S. TO ESCORT SHIPS OUT OF STRAIT OF HORMUZ Trump says the U.S. will launch “Project Freedom” to guide neutral ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz to safety starting Monday. He called it a humanitarian effort, warning any interference would be met with force.

[North Korea terrorism creditors move to seize Arbitrum-frozen Kelp DAO ETH ahead of DeFi United vote](https://www.theblock.co/post/399819/north-korea-terrorism-creditors-move-to-seize-arbitrum-frozen-kelp-dao-eth-ahead-of-defi-united-vote?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨KASHKARI: CONFLICT IS PUSHING INFLATION HIGHER Fed's Kashkari says there’s no immediate crisis in US debt, but flagged serious downside risks from the war. He said the conflict is already pushing inflation higher, supply chains could take months to recover, and in some scenarios, the Fed may need to raise interest rates.

🚨 **BREAKING**: US blockade strands 1.8M barrels a day of Iranian crude oil, per Nikkei. Iran's exports have collapsed from 1.85M bpd in March to just 567,000 bpd, a ~70% drop in weeks. Per Kpler, not a single Iranian tanker has successfully evaded the blockade. The White House says Iran is losing $500 MILLION per day in revenue. "If the blockade holds for another two months, Iran's oil revenues could crash to ZERO," Kpler reports.

▶️ **JUST IN**: China has officially ordered its companies to ignore US sanctions on refiners accused of trading Iranian oil. Beijing called the sanctions "illegal" and an example of US "long-arm jurisdiction." This comes after the US Treasury sanctioned Hengli Petrochemical, China's 2nd-largest independent refiner, and warned global banks against dealing with these refiners.

[Latam Insights: Brazil Bans Crypto Transfers as Meta Launches USDC Payouts](https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-brazil-bans-crypto-transfers-as-meta-launches-usdc-payouts/)

🚨TRUMP WARNS IRAN WAR COULD RESUME President Donald Trump says he’s reviewing Iran’s latest peace proposal but warns military strikes could resume “if they misbehave.” Trump adds he still aims to eliminate Iran’s missile capabilities as ceasefire tensions remain high, per FT.

🚨 **U.S. FAST-TRACKS $8.6B IN EMERGENCY ARMS SALES TO GULF ALLIES** The Trump administration approved over $8.6B in emergency weapons sales to allies in the Middle East, bypassing standard congressional review during the ongoing U.S.–Israeli war with Iran, per WSJ. The package includes Patriot missile interceptors for Qatar, air-defense systems for Kuwait, and laser-guided rocket systems for Israel, Qatar, and the UAE.

[Seoul Court Rescues Bithumb from Record 6-Month Suspension](https://news.bitcoin.com/bithumb-seoul-court-halts-six-month-suspension/)

[Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/05/02/brazil-s-central-bank-bans-stablecoin-and-crypto-settlement-in-cross-border-payments) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[Bitcoin, ether, oil shorts lead $427 million wipeout on US-Iran ceasefire](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/08/bitcoin-ether-oil-shorts-lead-usd427-million-wipeout-on-us-iran-ceasefire) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN **🇮🇷🇺🇸: Iran’s 10-point plan according to the Supreme National Security Council statement: 1) U.S. commitment to non-aggression 2) Continued Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz 3) Acceptance of Iran’s uranium enrichment 4) Lifting all primary sanctions 5) Lifting all secondary sanctions 6) Ending all UN Security Council resolutions against Iran 7) Ending all Board of Governors resolutions 8) Payment of compensation to Iran 9) Withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from the region 10) ...

**JUST IN**: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 $160,000,000 in short positions wiped out from the crypto market after US agrees on ceasefire. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸🇮🇷 $160,000,000 worth of shorts liquidated from the crypto market following US-Iran ceasefire. @WatcherGuru

[BTC Erases Gains in Global Risk-off Flush Amid Middle East Military Escalation](https://news.bitcoin.com/btc-erases-gains-in-global-risk-off-flush-amid-middle-east-military-escalation/)

[Solana-based Stabble tells LPs to withdraw funds after identifying former North Korean employee](https://www.theblock.co/post/396569/solana-stabble-lps-withdraw-funds-identifying-former-north-korean-employee?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**OVER 9M BPD OF MIDDLE EAST OIL OUTPUT AT RISK IN APRIL** U.S. government estimates warn more than 9 million barrels per day of oil production could be shut in during April 2026 as the Iran war widens, raising risks to global supply and energy markets

🚨NOW: Civilians gather outside Iran’s Kazeroun power plant, forming a "human shield" amid fears of potential strikes threatened by President Trump.

**JUST IN**: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 President Trump says his 8:00 PM ET deadline for Iran to make a deal "is happening." "If we get to that point, there is going to be an attack like they have not seen." [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🚨🚨**JUST IN**: Bitcoin falls below $68,000 as war in Iran escalates. Odds of BTC falling below $60k rise to 75%.

[‘A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight’: Trump Posts on Truth Social as US-Israel Strikes Hit Iran](https://news.bitcoin.com/a-whole-civilization-will-die-tonight-trump-posts-on-truth-social-as-us-israel-strikes-hit-iran/)

[Solana Foundation unveils security overhaul days after $270 million Drift exploit](https://www.coindesk.com/tech/2026/04/07/solana-foundation-unveils-security-overhaul-days-after-usd270-million-drift-exploit) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 **BREAKING**: Qatar’s FM spokesperson, one of the mediators in the Iran war, says talks are “close to the point where the situation could spiral out of control.”

▶️ **BREAKING**: Iran's critical oil hub Kharg Island targeted with several strikes, per MEHR News.

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🚨**BREAKING**: The US and Iran have received a plan to END THE WAR as early as Monday, potentially reopening the Strait of Hormuz, per Reuters. Details include: 1. The proposal outlines a two-stage deal: an immediate ceasefire followed by a full agreement within 15–20 days 2. The ceasefire would instantly reopen the Strait of Hormuz 3. The final deal, dubbed the “Islamabad Accord,” would include a regional framework for the strait, with final in-person talks in Islamabad. 4. Final deal woul...

🚨 **IRAN INVITES COUNTRIES TO HOLD HORMUZ TRANSIT TALKS** Iran says European, Asian, and Arab countries are welcome to open negotiations on transit arrangements through the Strait of Hormuz. Their spokesperson also warned that “bigger, more damaging attacks” are coming soon.

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[Australia Mandates Financial Services Licenses for All Local Cryptocurrency Exchanges](https://news.bitcoin.com/australia-mandates-financial-services-licenses-for-all-local-cryptocurrency-exchanges/)

California just passed a bill to seize Bitcoin left idle on exchanges. After 3 years of inactivity, assets can be taken by the state under 'Unclaimed Property' laws. Bill now heads to the Senate. @headlines

🔥 #Bitcoin Slides After Donald Trump’s Iran War Speech $BTC drops to $66K as markets react to rising tensions, with oil jumping 5% and U.S. futures erasing over $550B. Trump’s address gave no clear timeline for de-escalation, adding to investor uncertainty and risk-off sentiment across crypto and equities. https://coingape.com/why-is-bitcoin-price-falling-after-president-trumps-speech-on-iran-war/

[Bitcoin, ether, solana slide further as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/04/02/bitcoin-ether-solana-slide-further-as-trump-threatens-to-hit-iran-extremely-hard) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨ASIAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS DUMP FOLLOWING TRUMP’S SPEECH As President Trump hints at an US escalation in Iran over the next 2-3 weeks, markets have reacted adversely. > South Korean Kospi index is down more than -4% > Japan’s Nikkei index falls nearly-3% > Australian ASX200 is down more than -1.5%

🚨**JUST IN**: TRUMP WANTS GROUND FORCES TO SEIZE IRAN’S URANIUM Officials say inserting U.S. ground forces to remove nuclear material would be extremely risky and unprecedented in wartime as per Washington Post.

⚡️**IEA, IMF, AND WORLD BANK FORM JOINT CRISIS GROUP OVER WAR IMPACTS** The three institutions agreed to coordinate responses to mounting global energy and economic risks tied to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Signals rising concern over oil markets, inflation pressure, and global growth stability.

👀 **HONG KONG DELAYS FIRST STABLECOIN LICENSES** HKMA postponed the first batch of approvals despite receiving 36 applications. Authorities are considering stricter KYC rules over money-laundering concerns. HSBC and Standard Chartered were rumored frontrunners.

🚨**BREAKING**: Foreign central banks have dumped U.S. Treasuries to lowest level since 2012 amid Iran war pressure, per FT. Key details include: 1. The value of Treasuries held in custody at the New York Fed by official institutions has fallen by roughly $82 billion since late February 2. Central banks have stepped up foreign exchange interventions to stabilize weakening domestic currencies 3. These interventions typically involve selling U.S. dollars and liquidating Treasury holdings 4. Ce...

[Study: Critical Exploit in Openclaw Allows Full Administrative Hijacking](https://news.bitcoin.com/study-critical-exploit-in-openclaw-allows-full-administrative-hijacking/)

**JUST IN:** 🇮🇷🇺🇸 Iran says it will target 18 US companies in the Middle East starting April 1st in retaliation for attacks. • HP • IBM • Dell • G42 • Intel • Meta • Tesla • Cisco • Apple • Nvidia • Oracle • Boeing • Google • Palantir • Microsoft • JP Morgan • Spire Solutions • General Electric @WatcherGuru

⚡️**IRAN WAR ENERGY IMPACT COULD 'LAST YEARS'** ECB President Lagarde disputes Bessent's claims that the economic effects will be short-lived. She says the damage to energy infrastructure could have lasting consequences as the G7 prepares coordinated market stabilization measures.

🚨**BREAKING**: US gas prices surges beyond $4/gallon for the first time since 2022. Avg prices are now HIGHER than at any point in Trump's two terms. Prices have surged 40% since the Iran conflict commenced. The Hormuz tanker crisis is creating an energy shock in real time.

🚨 **DUBAI CRACKS DOWN ON LEVERAGE CRYPTO TRADING** Dubai’s VARA has introduced strict new rules covering margin, leverage, governance and risk controls for crypto derivatives trading. Firms must now clearly disclose risks and ensure users are qualified for complex products, aiming to reduce blow-ups in high-risk trading.

🚨 **BREAKING**: Italy has blocked U.S. military aircraft bound for the Middle East amid the Iran war from landing in the country. Some U.S. bombers were reportedly due to land at the Sigonella base in Sicily, but permission was denied after the U.S. failed to seek authorization or consult Italy’s military leadership, as required.

📈** OIL JUST POSTED ONE OF THE BIGGEST MONTHLY SURGES IN HISTORY** Brent crude surged from $72 to nearly $120 per barrel since Feb 27, the last day of trading before the Iran war started. That's over 60% in 10 days, with March now printing 50% surge, one of the LARGEST monthly gains on record. Here's how March 2026 compares to every major oil shock in history: - 1973 Arab Embargo: $3 → $12/bbl (+266%, but over 5 months) - 1979 Iranian Revolution: $15 → $40/bbl (+167%, but over 12 months) ...

[KuCoin operator barred from U.S. after CFTC order, following $297 Million DOJ case](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/31/kucoin-permanently-barred-from-u-s-after-cftc-order-following-usd297-million-doj-case) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 **Jerome Powell Signals Fed Rate Cuts Still Possible Amid Labor Market Risks** Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that they could still make Fed rate cuts this year as labor market risks persist. https://coingape.com/jerome-powell-signals-fed-rate-cuts-still-possible-amid-labor-market-risks/

🚨**JUST IN: **Turkey confirms NATO assets in the Eastern Mediterranean neutralised an Iranian ballistic munition, per Turkish Defence Ministry.

**JUST IN**: 🇺🇸 Treasury Secretary Bessent says the US will take control of the Strait of Hormuz. "There will be freedom of navigation." [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

👀 **SENATE TO HOLD KEVIN WARSH FED CHAIR HEARING** The US Senate plans to hold a hearing on Kevin Warsh’s nomination as Fed Chair during the week of April 13. Rising inflation and US–Iran tensions are clouding expectations for rate cuts.

📊 **U.S.-IRAN WAR COSTS TOP $35 BILLION IN 30 DAYS** US military operations in Iran have reportedly surpassed $35 billion in just one month, more than NASA’s entire annual budget, per Iran War Cost Tracker.

🚨 **BREAKING**: Iran's parliament is now actively considering a withdrawal from the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). This would legally free Iran to openly pursue and develop nuclear weapons. If it does, Iran would become only the second country to leave the NPT after North Korea in 2003.

**👀 Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speech Today: All Eyes on Fed Rate Cut Hints ** Markets are closely watching for any fresh signals on potential Fed rate cuts amid inflation concerns, mixed economic data, and US-Iran war tensions. https://coingape.com/fed-chair-jerome-powell-speech-today-all-eyes-on-fed-rate-cut-hints/

🚨 **BREAKING**: Spain has closed its airspace to U.S. planes involved in Iran war, Spanish newspaper El Pais reported. PM Sánchez confirmed "all related flight plans have been rejected," forcing the US to reroute logistics through other NATO allies. Trump has threatened to cut trade with Madrid for denying the U.S. use of Spain's bases in the war.

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🚨 **BREAKING**: Israel's Haifa oil refinery is reportedly hit in latest Iranian missile barrage, Israel's Channel 12 reported. The Haifa port is a key military and economic hub, housing Israel's navy, submarines and petrochemical facilities.

**JUST IN:** Bitcoin falls under $65,000 $190,000,000 liquidated from the crypto market in the past 15 minutes. @WatcherGuru

[US Troops in Region Top 50,000 as Polymarket Gives 71% Odds Forces Enter Iran by April 30](https://news.bitcoin.com/us-troops-in-region-top-50000-as-polymarket-gives-71-odds-forces-enter-iran-by-april-30/)

**Next Week in Crypto: Key Events to Watch (March 30th–April 4th, 2026)** 🗓 ————— The upcoming week brings a dense macro calendar led by US labor market data, alongside a fresh round of token unlocks. Here’s what to keep on your radar: 🔒 **Token Unlocks** SUI Token Unlock Tokens worth approximately **$36.92 million**, representing **1.1%** of its circulating supply. EIGEN Token Unlock Tokens valued at around **$6.26 million**, accounting for **5.52%** of its circulating supply. KAMINO Tok...

[Markets move to price in rate hikes as inflation fears and geopolitics reshape Fed expectations](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/29/markets-move-to-price-in-rate-hikes-as-inflation-fears-and-geopolitics-reshape-fed-expectations) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

👀 **Something is breaking in the oil market** WTI crude just closed at $101.17/barrel, the highest level since July 2022, up +42% in 12 months. Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic has now COLLAPSED, cutting oil supply to ~1 million b/d from 20.9 million per day. If flows stay at 5% for 10 weeks, Brent could exceed $147/barrel, a NEW ALL-TIME HIGH. Trump gave Iran until April 6 to fix it. 8 days then we find out how bad this gets.

‼️ **JUST IN**: France's 10-year yield hit 4%, highest since 2009. These are levels not seen since the world was crawling out of the 2008 financial crisis. The trigger is the Iran War, with oil up 8%, European gas up 20%, reigniting inflation fears across the continent. In 2009 there was a crisis. Today there isn't. Yet.

▶️ **BREAKING**: North Korea's Kim Jong Un personally oversees ground test of a new high-thrust solid-fuel missile engine, per KCNA.

‼️ **CANADA TO BAN CRYPTO POLITICAL DONATIONS** Canada’s Bill C-25 proposes banning cryptocurrency, money order, and prepaid card donations across the federal political system. The Chief Electoral Officer backed a full prohibition in 2024, citing identity-verification risks tied to crypto’s pseudo-anonymity. The bill is now at first reading in the House of Commons.

👀 **IRAN WAR SPARKS LARGEST FOREIGN SELL-OFF IN ASIAN MARKETS** Foreign investors have sold $52 BILLION of Asian stocks, excluding China, since the Iran war began. This is now the LARGEST outflow ever recorded. Bigger than COVID. Bigger than the Ukraine war.

💰 **The Stablecoin Yield Problem** 💰 On Tuesday, Circle's $CRCL stock had its worst day since going public. The stock dropped nearly 20% in a single session, wiping out roughly $5.6 billion in market value. 🔽 The trigger? New draft language from the CLARITY Act banning platforms from offering passive yield on stablecoin holdings. This fight has been brewing for months, and the latest draft shows the banks are winning it. ❓ **The Core Tension** Stablecoin issuers like Circle generate 4% t...

[XRP Breaks Lower as Liquidations Deepen and Macro Risks Intensify Across Crypto Markets](https://news.bitcoin.com/xrp-breaks-lower-as-liquidations-deepen-and-macro-risks-intensify-across-crypto-markets/)

[Bitcoin drops to two-week low as $300 million in longs are liquidated](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/27/bitcoin-drops-to-two-week-low-as-usd300-million-in-longs-are-liquidated) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 **WHITE HOUSE CRYPTO ‘CZAR’ DAVID SACKS STEPS DOWN** David Sacks steps down as the White House’s crypto lead after hitting the 130-day limit for special government employees, leaving key efforts like market structure and stablecoin legislation unresolved.

🚨**THE ENERGY SHOCK COULD TURN INTO A FISCAL PROBLEM ** Governments are shielding consumers from soaring energy costs they can't afford with money they don't have. - China, Hungary and Japan have capped prices at the gas pump. - Georgia suspended its 33¢/gallon gas tax. - The UK to help shoulder heating fuel bills. - New Zealand is sending $120/month to households. The problem: Global public debt hit $100 TRILLION before the war started. Interest rates are far higher than during COVID or the ...

🇧🇷 Brazilian President approves legislation directing confiscated crypto toward public security financing. [**News**](https://coingape.com/)** ✦ **[**X (Twitter)**](https://x.com/coingapemedia)** ✦ **[**YouTube**](https://www.youtube.com/@CoingapeTV)

🇿🇦 **South Africa 10-Year Bond Yield Hovers Around 5-Month Highs** South Africa’s 10-year bond yield was around 9%, close to the highest since mid-October 2025, as risk appetite remained constrained while the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) adopted a more hawkish tone. The central bank kept the repo rate unchanged at 6.75%, citing heightened global uncertainty following the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East and its impact on inflation and growth. Inflation is now seen higher this year a...

[UK sanctions crypto-linked marketplace Xinbi amid crackdown on Southeast Asia scam centres](https://www.theblock.co/post/395287/uk-sanctions-crypto-linked-marketplace-xinbi-amid-crackdown-on-southeast-asia-scam-centres?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

👀 **BRAZIL TO USE SEIZED CRYPTO TO FUND POLICE OPERATIONS** Brazil passed a law allowing authorities to use crypto seized from criminal groups to fund police equipment and training, while expanding powers to freeze assets during investigations.

[Brazil passes law turning seized crypto into public-security war chest](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/26/brazil-passes-law-turning-seized-crypto-into-public-security-war-chest) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**Euro Holds Below $1.16 on Middle East Tensions** The euro remained under pressure below $1.16 as investors shunned riskier assets amid escalating US-Iran tensions. Washington insisted Iran seeks a deal while deploying more troops to the region, but Iran’s foreign minister dismissed talks, instead demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz. Markets now expect two to three ECB rate hikes by year-end, following ECB President Christine Lagarde’s warning that the bank stands ready to act "at any ...

🇬🇧 **Sterling Slides as Middle East Tensions Rattle Markets** The British pound dipped toward $1.33 as risk aversion surged amid ongoing US-Iran tensions. President Trump claimed Iran seeks a deal but "fears admitting it," while Iranian state media rejected negotiations, instead pushing for unilateral guarantees, including potential fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices soared, with Brent nearing $105/barrel and poised for its largest monthly gain since 1990. UK consum...

🇫🇷 **France’s OAT Yields Rise Amid Middle East Unrest and Inflation Pressures** France’s 10-year OAT yield climbed above 3.7%, approaching 17-year peaks, as the unresolved Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and stoked inflation concerns. The US asserted Iran’s urgency for a deal while deploying additional troops to the region, but Iran’s foreign minister rejected negotiations, insisting on control over the Strait of Hormuz. Investors now anticipate three ECB rate hikes by year-end, up...

🇮🇹 **Italy’s BTP Yields Climb as Middle East Tensions Fuel Inflation Worries** Italy’s 10-year BTP yield surpassed 3.9%, approaching two-year highs, as the unresolved Middle East conflict pushed oil prices upward and intensified inflation fears. Washington insisted Tehran seeks a deal while deploying more troops to the region, but Iran’s foreign minister dismissed talks, instead demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz. Markets now expect three ECB rate hikes by year-end, up from two, after ...

🇩🇪 **Bund Yields Surge Amid Middle East Tensions, Inflation Fears** Germany’s 10-year Bund yield rose above 3%, nearing 15-year highs, as prolonged Middle East conflict and rising oil prices fueled inflation concerns. The US asserted Iran’s eagerness for a deal while deploying additional troops to the region, contrasting with Iran’s stance, rejecting negotiations and demanding control over the Strait of Hormuz. Investors now anticipate three ECB rate hikes by year-end, up from two, after ECB Pr...

🇩🇪 **German Consumer Morale Weakest in Two Years** Germany’s GfK Consumer Climate Indicator fell to -28 heading into April 2026, from a marginally revised -24.8 in the previous period, coming in below expectations of -26.5. This marks the weakest reading since March 2024, as households prepare for a surge in energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, which could fuel inflation and slow Germany’s fragile economic recovery.

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🇰🇷 **South Korean Won Extends Losses** The South Korean won weakened past 1,505 per dollar, extending losses near its weakest level since March 2009, as persistent Middle East tensions continued to weigh on market sentiment. Conflicting messages between the United States and Iran clouded prospects for a near-term ceasefire, while disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz kept crude and LNG supply risks elevated, straining Korea’s energy-dependent economy. The Bank of Korea cautioned that the conf...

🇯🇵 **Japan 10Y Yield Rises on Rate Hike Bets** Japan’s 10-year government bond yield rose to around 2.27% on Thursday, ending a two-day decline amid growing expectations of a near-term interest rate hike from the Bank of Japan. Shorter-dated 2-year yields surged to three-decade highs, while 5-year yields climbed to record levels. These expectations were driven by an oil-driven inflation shock stemming from the Middle East conflict, with major central banks signaling readiness to tighten policy ...

🚨**STABLECOIN STOCKS JUST COLLAPSED** Circle plummeted 20%. Coinbase dragged 11%. Roughly $5B wiped from Circle’s market cap in a single session. What happened❔ A new CLARITY Act draft surfaced. Exchanges and brokers can't offer interest or "economically equivalent" returns on dollar tokens. Translation: Congress just drew the line banks wanted all along. Stablecoins = payments. NOT deposit substitutes. One draft bill just changed how markets price stablecoins. 🔥

🇦🇺 **Australia 10Y Yield Attempts Rebound** Australia’s 10-year government bond yield rose toward 5%, attempting to rebound from a one-week low after the RBA flagged inflation threat from a global oil shock as Middle East tensions persisted. The central bank warned that a global supply shock from the war could lift inflation and long-term expectations, particularly amid persistent capacity pressures. Assistant Governor Chris Kent noted that such shocks tend to push prices higher and weigh on gr...

🇦🇺 **Aussie Dollar Holds Near 7-Week Low** The Australian dollar traded below $0.695, holding steady at a seven-week low as investors remained skeptical of a near-term Iran war de-escalation, while the RBA flagged rising inflation risks from global oil shock. The central bank warned that a prolonged conflict-driven supply shock could lift both inflation and long-term expectations, potentially requiring a more restrictive policy stance. Assistant Governor Chris Kent noted that such shocks tend ...

🇦🇺 **RBA Flags Inflation Threat From Global Oil Shock** A global supply shock from the war in Iran could lift inflation and long-term expectations, particularly as capacity pressures persist, the Reserve Bank of Australia warned. Assistant Governor Chris Kent said in a speech that the shock “could both push short-run neutral rates higher and necessitate a more restrictive stance of policy.” He cautioned that the longer the conflict endures, the greater the economic fallout and risk of asset re...

**Oil Edges Higher on Mideast Uncertainties** WTI crude futures rose toward $91 per barrel on Thursday, recovering part of the previous session’s losses amid conflicting statements from the US and Iran on efforts to end the conflict that has roiled global energy markets. Iran said it has no intention of entering talks with the US and would reject a proposed ceasefire, instead outlining its own conditions including sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the White House maintaine...

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**🚨 Tether, Circle Blacklist Iranian Exchange Wallex Wallet Amid Ongoing War** Stablecoin giants Tether and Circle have reportedly frozen funds linked to an Iranian crypto exchange. The platforms targeted a wallet belonging to Wallex, locking $117,000 in USDT and USDC. https://coingape.com/tether-circle-blacklist-iranian-exchange-wallex-wallet-amid-ongoing-war/

▶️ **BREAKING**: BlackRock warns $150 oil could trigger a GLOBAL RECESSION. "We're going to have years of above $100 to $150 oil if Iran remains a threat... and we'll have global recession." - CEO Larry Fink

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🇵🇭 **Philippine Peso Hovers Near Record Low** The Philippine peso hovered around 60 per dollar, near its record low, as elevated oil prices and supply disruptions in the Middle East weighed on the economy. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency, citing an imminent threat to energy supply and the need for urgent measures to safeguard the economy and essential services.The Philippines, which relies almost entirely on Middle East oil imports and had just 45 days of sup...

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🇺🇸**JUST IN: **US PLANS TO DEPLOY 3,000 AIRBORNE SOLDIERS TO MIDDLE EAST - WSJ

🇺🇸 **US 10-Year Yield Rises to 8-Month High** The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to above the 4.4% threshold on Tuesday, the highest in eight months, as pro-inflationary risks and higher deficit spending due to the war in the Middle East lifted the outlook for US rates. Reports indicated the US deployed more troops to the Middle East, against the view that the administration was aiming for de-escalation, while attacks between militaries in the region continued. Key oil and gas price...

🇿🇦 **South African Rand Loses Ground** The South African rand weakened to around 17.1 per USD, moving back to November 2025-lows, as persistent uncertainty around the Iran war weighed on risk appetite. The rand has faced increased volatility since the onset of the Middle East crisis in late February, as the outlook on inflation has taken a dramatic turn. The main risk is that a prolonged war and higher oil prices could push inflation higher in energy-importing South Africa, challenging central ...

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🇧🇷 **Brazil 10-Year Bond Yield Surges to 10-Month High** The Brazilian 10-year bond yield surged above 14.25%, a 10-month high as Middle Eastern energy shocks and eroding fiscal credibility forced a violent repricing of sovereign risk. This momentum was catalyzed by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran which pushed Brent crude past $100 per barrel and stoked fears of an inflationary spiral that could derail the central bank's easing cycle. While the Copom cut the Selic rate by 0.25 percentage poin...

🇭🇺 **Hungary's Central Bank Holds Rates ** The National Bank of Hungary held its benchmark rate at 6.25% in March 2026, as expected. The decision comes at the last policy meeting before April elections as market turmoil has left Hungary's assets among the most exposed globally. Policymakers cut rates last month after holding steady for nearly 18 months. Despite inflation falling below the central bank's target in February, upheaval in global energy markets from the Iran conflict has shifted rat...

❓ **SHOCKING IF TRUE...** Trump's "5-day pause" in the Iran war is roughly the same amount of time it takes for thousands of US Marines to arrive in the Gulf, a reporter claims. Two units of ~5,000 Marines are currently en route, joining over 50,000 U.S. troops already in the region. Those Marines could seize Iran's Kharg Island, cutting off Iranian oil exports and controlling the Strait of Hormuz. Coincidence or not?SHOCKING IF TRUE... Trump's "5-day pause" in the Iran war is roughly the s...

🇫🇷 **France’s OAT Yield Steadies at 3.7%** France’s 10-year OAT yield held at 3.7%, retreating from a recent 17-year high of 3.87%, as uncertainty around the developments in the Middle East continued to dominate the market while investors digested weaker than expected PMI data. President Trump delayed US strikes on Iran, referencing "positive talks", a claim Tehran rejected, though indirect negotiations may be underway. Meanwhile, an Israeli official dismissed ceasefire hopes, while Defense Min...

🇩🇪 **Germany’s Bund Yield Eases to 3% on Middle East Tensions, Weak PMI** Germany’s 10-year Bund yield settled at 3%, pulling back from Monday’s 3.08%, its highest since June 2011, as Middle East uncertainty and weaker-than-expected PMI data dominated market sentiment. President Trump postponed US strikes on Iran, citing "positive talks", a claim Tehran dismissed, though reports hinted at indirect negotiations. However, an Israeli official ruled out a ceasefire, stating Iran shows no willingnes...

🇬🇧 **UK Gilt Yield Holds at 4.85%** The UK’s 10-year gilt yield stabilized at 4.85%, retreating from Monday’s near 18-year high of 5.1%, as Middle East tensions and disappointing PMI figures shaped market sentiment. President Trump delayed US strikes on Iran, citing "positive talks", a claim Tehran rejected, though reports suggested indirect negotiations. However, an Israeli official dismissed ceasefire prospects, stating Iran shows no willingness to concede, while Israel’s Defense Minister vow...

🇨🇦 **Canada Small Business Confidence Plunges in March** Canada's CFIB Business Barometer long-term index, which tracks 12-month forward expectations for business performance, sank to 55.8 in March of 2026 from the over three-year high of 65.3 in the previous month. The sharp decline reflected the immediate impact of higher energy prices and inflation expectations following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, which halted energy exports from the region. Consequently, the business barometer ...

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🇬🇧 **Sterling Weakens Amid Weak PMI and Middle East War Fallout** The British pound fell to $1.34 as investors reacted to weaker-than-expected PMI data and escalating Middle East tensions, raising fears of an energy shock. UK business activity growth slowed to its lowest level since September 2025, with the Iran war stalling growth and driving inflation sharply higher. Manufacturing cost growth accelerated at the fastest pace since Black Wednesday in 1992. Meanwhile, markets remained focused on...

🚨#BTC faces pressure as oil prices surge after US and Israel strike Iran’s energy facilities despite a temporary pause in tensions. Rising oil above $100 is increasing market uncertainty, while Iran denying peace talks has further escalated geopolitical risks. 💡 Higher energy prices and global tensions could trigger selling pressure on BTC, with indicators already showing weakening demand. ...

🇺🇸 **Dollar Moves Higher** The dollar index rose to 99.4 on Tuesday, as traders continued to navigate the conflict with Iran and assess prospects for de-escalation. Reports point to ongoing communication and diplomatic efforts to end the war, but fighting has persisted despite President Trump’s announcement of a five-day pause. Adding to concerns, the Wall Street Journal reported that Saudi Arabia and the UAE are moving closer to joining the conflict against Tehran. Iran has continued its attac...

**Euro Dips Below $1.16 on Weak PMI, Middle East Tensions** The euro slipped below $1.16 as investors weighed weaker-than-expected PMI data and ongoing Middle East tensions, raising fears of an energy-driven economic shock. The latest survey revealed Eurozone business activity growth at a ten-month low in March, with costs surging at the fastest pace in over three years due to soaring energy prices and supply chain disruptions from the war. Business confidence collapsed, suffering the sharpest ...

**Oil Rebounds Slightly** Brent crude oil futures traded higher around $102 per barrel on Tuesday, recovering part of the sharp 11% drop seen in the previous session, though gains were more limited as markets remained volatile. Oil moved higher in choppy trading as investors weighed escalating geopolitical tensions. US allies including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have taken a firmer stance against Iran following attacks on their territories, with reports suggesting Riyadh could co...

**▶️**** IRAN GAS FACILITIES HIT DESPITE TRUMP’S CALL TO PAUSE STRIKES** Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that a projectile struck a gas pipeline supplying a power plant in Khorramshahr, southern Iran. This comes despite Trump urging a halt to attacks on energy infrastructure, while oil prices jumped back above $100 amid rising supply fears.

▶️ **JUST IN**: U.S. allies in the Gulf are "inching toward" joining the fight against Iran, WSJ reports. Saudi Arabia has quietly granted the US access to King Fahd Air Base after Iran began striking Saudi energy facilities and Riyadh directly. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is now described as being close to a decision to formally join the offensive, with one source saying it is "only a matter of time."

🚨 **BREAKING: JAPAN 10Y YIELD HITS 2.30%, HIGHEST SINCE 1999** The Japan 5Y yield surges to 1.72%, nearing all-time highs as markets react to rising inflation pressures. The trigger: Oil prices + Strait of Hormuz disruption = inflation panic in Tokyo. USD/JPY is nearing 160: the level where Japan intervened twice in 2024. Japanese officials warn they are “fully prepared to take action.” Asia’s energy shock is now spilling into a full-blown bond market crisis.

🇺🇸 **US 10Y Yield Rises as Iran Denies US Talks** The yield on the US 10-year Treasury note climbed back above 4.37% on Tuesday, reversing part of the previous session’s decline as Iran denied any talks to end the conflict, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s claims. Tehran also reported new attacks on US targets, while Israel continued strikes against Iran, keeping tensions elevated. On Monday, Treasury yields had retreated after Trump postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infr...

🇺🇸 **Dollar Rises as Iran Denies US Talks** The dollar index climbed toward 99.5 on Tuesday, recovering some losses from the previous session as Iran denied any talks to end the conflict, pushing back against President Donald Trump’s claims. Tehran also said it launched new attacks on US targets, while Israel continued strikes against Iran, keeping tensions elevated. On Monday, the dollar had come under heavy selling pressure after Trump postponed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructur...

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🇮🇳 **Sensex Drops to Near 2-Year Low** India’s BSE Sensex closed about 2.5% down at 72,696.4 on Monday, the lowest since May 2024, reversing Friday's advance, as escalating tensions in the Middle East over the weekend added fresh uncertainty to the economic outlook. US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum on Saturday, warning that Washington could strike key Iranian power and energy infrastructure if Tehran did not fully reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz to maritime traffic. In...

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🇫🇷 **France’s OAT Yield Jumps as Iran War Drives ECB Hike Fears** France’s 10-year OAT yield jumped above 3.85%, the highest since mid-2009, as the US-Israel-Iran conflict entered its fourth week and soaring energy prices amplified expectations of ECB tightening. Oil rallied after Iran threatened strikes on Israel’s power infrastructure and US supply chains, escalating tensions following Trump’s ultimatum to cripple Iran’s energy sector if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Markets now antic...

🇮🇹 **Italy’s BTP Yield Spikes to 4.1% on ECB Hike Bets** Italy’s 10-year BTP yield climbed to 4.1%, its highest since November 2023, as the US-Israel-Iran conflict stretched into a fourth week and rising energy costs intensified bets on ECB rate hikes. Crude prices surged after Iran vowed attacks on Israel’s power grid and US military supply chains, retaliating against Trump’s threat to destroy Iran’s energy sector if the Strait of Hormuz stays shut, a stark reversal from his recent claim the w...

🇩🇪 **Germany’s 10-Year Bund Yield Highest Since 2011** Germany’s 10-year Bund yield surged above 3%, reaching its highest level since July 2011, as the US-Israel-Iran war entered its fourth week and soaring energy prices fueled expectations of multiple ECB rate hikes in 2026. Oil prices jumped after Iran threatened retaliatory strikes on Israel’s power plants and facilities supplying US bases in the region, following President Trump’s ultimatum to "obliterate" Iran’s energy infrastructure if th...

🇬🇧 **Sterling Slumps to $1.33 as Hormuz Deadline Looms** The British pound weakened further to $1.33 as investors piled into the US dollar, bracing for a potential escalation in the Middle East conflict. With a 48-hour US deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz expiring today, President Trump has threatened strikes on Iranian power plants if Tehran refuses. Iran’s vow to retaliate against Gulf energy and desalination infrastructure pushed Brent crude above $110 per barrel, deepening co...

🇬🇧 **UK Gilt Yields Surge as Iran War Sparks Rate Hike Frenzy** The UK’s 10-year gilt yield surged above 5%, reaching its highest level since July 2008, as the Middle East conflict sends energy prices soaring and intensifies expectations of aggressive Bank of England rate hikes. Shorter-term 2-year yields jumped above 4.6%, a peak since February 2024, while 30-year yields hit 5.6%, the highest since September 2025. British bonds have been among the worst performers since the US-Israel strikes o...

**Brent Jumps as US, Iran Trade Threats** Brent crude futures climbed above $113 per barrel on Monday, on track for their highest close since mid-2022 as investors assessed Trump’s ultimatum urging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, Trump warned he would “obliterate” major Iranian power plants if the waterway is not reopened to shipping by late Monday. In response, Tehran said it would target US and Israeli assets across the region, including energy, information technology a...

🇰🇷 **South Korea’s 10Y Yield Hits Over 2-Year High** South Korea’s 10-year government bond yield rose to 3.87%, its highest level since November 2023, as inflation risks from surging oil prices mounted in a country heavily reliant on energy imports. The spike followed Iran’s warning that it would target the energy systems of its Gulf neighbors if President Trump acted on his 48-hour threat to hit Iran’s electricity grid, dimming hopes for a quick end to the fourth-week-long war. The threat adde...

▶️ **BREAKING**: Over 40 energy facilities have now been “severely damaged” by the Middle East war, the IEA says. More than 40 energy assets across 9 countries, including oil, gas, refineries, and pipelines, have been hit, disrupting supply and raising risks of a prolonged global energy shock. Iran warns it could strike more energy infrastructure if attacked as Trump threatens to target its power plant.

**European Stocks Head Lower on Mideast Jitters** European equity markets were set to open lower on Monday, extending last week’s selloff as investors tracked developments in the Middle East conflict and assessed the impact of elevated energy prices on inflation and growth. The US-Israel war with Iran entered its fourth week with no sign of easing, with President Donald Trump threatening strikes on Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, while Tehran warned it would target...

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**Bitcoin Hovers at Two-Week Low** Bitcoin traded around $68,000 in late March, holding most of its recent losses at a two-week low, as fresh threats and attacks involving the US, Israel, and Iran weighed on risk sentiment. President Trump threatened to strike Iran’s power plants unless the Strait of Hormuz, closed for weeks, was reopened, sending oil and commodity prices higher, while Iran warned it would retaliate against US and Israeli targets if its energy infrastructure were attacked. The ...

🇰🇷 **South Korean Won Hits Weakest Level Since 2009** The South Korean won fell past 1,500 per dollar, marking its weakest level since March 2009, as escalating US–Iran tensions rattled markets. The US set a 48-hour deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that failure could trigger strikes on Iranian energy facilities, while Iran threatened regional energy and water infrastructure and said it could close the strait if attacked. Risk-off sentiment was compounded by foreign se...

🚨**JUST IN: BITCOIN DROPS BELOW $68,000! ** Nearly $200Million worth of crypto longs liquidated in the past 12hrs.

🇳🇿 **NZ 10Y Bond Yield Hits Multi-Year High** New Zealand’s 10-year government bond yield climbed toward 4.88% in late March, marking its highest level since April 22, 2024, as investors weighed Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the country’s credit outlook. Fitch lowered New Zealand’s AA rating outlook to negative, citing rising challenges in reducing debt after years of delayed fiscal consolidation. The rating agency noted that New Zealand’s debt-to-GDP ratio has climbed over the past six years du...

🇳🇿 **NZX 50 Hits Over 7-Month Low** The NZX 50 fell 1.2% to 12,838 on Monday, extending losses from the previous week and marking its lowest level since August 2025, as mounting geopolitical risks continued to weigh on investor sentiment. Tensions in the Middle East escalated after US President Trump threatened to strike Iranian power facilities if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Tehran retaliated with warnings it would hit key US and Israeli targets, fuelling concerns over global energy s...

**Gold Steadies After Sharp Weekly Drop** Gold steadied near $4,500 per ounce on Monday after posting its steepest weekly decline since 1983, as investors continued to track developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict. The Iran war shows little sign of easing, with President Donald Trump threatening to strike Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened, while Tehran warned it would target key US and Israeli assets across the region if its energy facilities were hit. Last w...

**Brent Remains Volatile** Brent crude futures traded near $112 per barrel on Monday after climbing to as high as $115 earlier in the session, as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum urging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump warned he would “obliterate” major Iranian power plants if the waterway is not reopened to shipping by late Monday. In response, Tehran said it would target US and Israeli assets across the region, including energy...

**Oil Remains Volatile** WTI crude futures traded near $98 per barrel on Monday after climbing to as high as $101.5 earlier in the session, as investors assessed President Donald Trump’s ultimatum urging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Over the weekend, President Donald Trump warned he would “obliterate” major Iranian power plants if the waterway is not reopened to shipping by late Monday. In response, Tehran said it would target US and Israeli assets across the region, including energy, i...

👀 **BITCOIN DECOUPLES FROM S&P 500** Bitcoin is showing its longest negative correlation with equities since 2020. The move followed a major liquidation event that wiped out roughly 70,000 BTC in open interest, resetting positioning back to April 2025 levels.

🚨 **BITHUMB PUSHES CEO REAPPOINTMENT DESPITE $40B BITCOIN GLITCH** South Korea’s Bithumb is moving to reappoint CEO Lee Jae-won despite a massive internal error that accidentally credited users with up to 620,000 $BTC worth up to $44B. The exchange already faces fines, a partial suspension, and ongoing investigations tied to the incident.

▶️ **UPDATE**: Iran's internet has been OFF for 23 days, one of the LONGEST nationwide internet shutdowns in recent history. According to NetBlocks, Iran just entered its 4th week without internet access. Millions remain cut off from independent news, communication, and critical safety updates amid ongoing conflict.

**🚨 US-Iran Tensions Spike as Trump Sets 48-Hour Deadline on Strait of Hormuz Blockade ** Many countries have also condemned what they describe as the “de facto closure” of the Strait of Hormuz by Iranian forces. https://coingape.com/us-iran-tensions-spike-as-trump-sets-48-hour-deadline-on-strait-of-hormuz-blockade/

⚖️ **Controversy Over Kentucky's House Bill 380: A Threat to Self-Custody in Cryptocurrency** 🚨 A **last-minute amendment** to Kentucky's __House Bill 380__ has sparked a heated debate between state lawmakers and the cryptocurrency industry. The amendment, which shifts the focus to **hardware wallet providers** like __Ledger__ and __Trezor__, proposes strict requirements that critics argue could effectively **outlaw self-custody** in the state. ❗️ The __77-page legislative package__ was primar...

🚨 **BREAKING:** Iran says ALL ships, except enemies, are safe to pass the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s IMO envoy Ali Mousavi says vessels not linked to its “enemies” can transit the Strait by coordinating security and safety arrangements with Tehran. He adds Iran is ready to cooperate with the UN to enhance maritime safety and protect seafarers in the Gulf. This comes after Donald Trump warned the U.S. could strike Iran’s power plants if Hormuz isn’t fully reopened within 48 hours.

▶️ **BREAKING**: U.S. CONSIDERS STRIKES ON IRAN’S NATURAL GAS POWER PLANTS THAT GENERATE 80% OF ITS ELECTRICITY. One potential U.S. target is the Damavand combined-cycle power plant, southeast of Tehran, WSJ reports.

🚨 **BREAKING: TRUMP THREATENS IRAN OVER STRAIT OF HORMUZ OPENING** “If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the United States will hit and obliterate their power plants, starting with the biggest one first.”

⏸ **BRAZIL PAUSES CRYPTO TAX CONSULTATION** Incoming Finance Minister Durigan has put a planned consultation on crypto taxation ON HOLD. This follows central bank's move of classifying crypto transactions as forex operations. Decision comes ahead of October presidential election.

**JUST IN:** $240,000,000 liquidated from the crypto market in the past 15 minutes. @WatcherGuru

**JUST IN:** Bitcoin crashes under $69,000 after President Trump threatens to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if Strait of Hormuz is not opened within 48 hours. @WatcherGuru

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▶️ **BREAKING**: The CIA and other intelligence agencies worldwide are searching for signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is even alive, per Axios. Details: - "We have no evidence that he [Mojtaba] is really the one giving orders," a senior Israeli official told AXIOS - He has not appeared on video or audio even once since his appointment on Mar 9 - His Nowruz message was a written text only, read by a news anchor - CIA is actively trying to determine if his photos are even rec...

▶️ **BREAKING**: Iran began clearing and restoring bombed tunnel entrances less than 48 hours after US-Israeli airstrikes. Construction equipment was seen digging out blocked access points to underground munitions, signaling a rapid push to regain access to key military stockpiles.

🚨 **U.S.-Iran War: U.S. To Deploy More Troops to Middle East as Bitcoin Slips Below $70K** Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 again today as crypto traders predict that the U.S.-Iran war could drag on at least until May, a development that could have significant consequences on the economy. https://coingape.com/u-s-iran-war-u-s-to-deploy-more-troops-to-middle-east-as-bitcoin-slips-below-70k/

🐌 **The Great Crypto Slowdown** 🐌 It’s been a rough few weeks for crypto. In just 10 days: 🕊️ 5 major companies announced layoffs 🕊️ Multiple token launches and IPOs were delayed or cancelled 🕊️ One firm filed for bankruptcy This isn’t random. It’s the early signs of a slowdown + consolidation phase. 🪓 **Layoffs Are Spreading** Major players cutting staff include: ** ****🔴**** ****Crypto.com**** (12% of workforce) ****🔴**** Algorand Foundation (25% of workforce) ****🔴**** OP Labs (19% ...

🚨**JUST IN: RATE CUTS PAUSED BY OIL SHOCK** Fed Governor Christopher Waller says he had been leaning toward cutting rates, but rising oil prices raised inflation risks.

⚡️ **JUST IN: U.S. TO TAKE OVER KHARG ISLAND TO OPEN HORMUZ** The U.S. may consider occupying or blockading Kharg Island if needed, to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as per Axios. Deployments of Marine units to the Persian Gulf are also being considered as options are evaluated.

🚨 **LIQUIDATION ALERT: $401M WIPED OUT IN 24H** Over $301M in longs liquidated and $100M in shorts liquidated as volatility spikes amid rising Middle East tensions.

[UK Moves to Dissolve Zedxion Crypto Exchange Over IRGC Sanctions Links](https://news.bitcoin.com/uk-moves-to-dissolve-zedxion-crypto-exchange-over-irgc-sanctions-links/)

🔥**OIL AND GAS PRICE SURGES AFTER RAS LAFFAN LNG STRIKE** Qatar confirms missile strikes on Ras Laffan Industrial City, the world’s largest LNG facility. Market reaction: • Brent crude nears $117, up ~60% since Feb 28 • EU gas jumps 35% in a single session • WTI-Brent spread widens toward $20 • UK natural gas futures hit highest levels since 2023 • US gas and diesel prices reach highs not seen since 2022 Energy shockwaves are spreading fast.

[Canada Revokes 50 Money Services Licenses in 2026, With 23 Crypto Firms Taking the Hit](https://news.bitcoin.com/canada-revokes-50-money-services-licenses-in-2026-with-23-crypto-firms-taking-the-hit/)

🚨 #FOMC Update: Powell Signals No Rate Cuts Yet, #Bitcoin Drops Fed Chair Jerome Powell said rate cuts won’t happen until there’s clear progress on inflation, keeping the Fed cautious for now. Following his comments, $BTC fell below $71K as markets reacted to the continued tight policy stance and rising inflation concerns. https://coingape.com/jerome...

🚨BREAKING: US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell cautions that increasing energy costs caused by the US Israel conflict with Iran are likely to push inflation higher.

🚨**FOMC MINUTES: KEY TAKEAWAYS** • Middle East developments add uncertainty to the U.S. economic outlook • Overall uncertainty remains elevated • Economy still expanding at a “solid pace” • Job growth slowing, unemployment largely unchanged • Inflation remains somewhat elevated • Fed remains “attentive” to risks on both sides of its mandate

**🚨 FOMC Meeting: Fed Holds Rates Steady as Iran War Fuels Inflation Concerns** The U.S. Federal Reserve has kept interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive FOMC meeting, in line with expectations. https://coingape.com/fomc-meeting-fed-holds-rates-steady-as-iran-war-fuels-inflation-concerns/

[FOMC Keeps Interest Rates Steady, Ignoring Trump’s Call to Cut](https://news.bitcoin.com/fomc-keeps-interest-rates-steady-ignoring-trumps-call-to-cut/)

[US PPI Data Surprises to the Upside, Sends Hawkish Signals, Bitcoin Plunges to $72K](https://news.bitcoin.com/us-ppi-data-surprises-to-the-upside-sends-hawkish-signals-bitcoin-plunges-to-72k/)

**🚨 Breaking: Crypto Market Falls Sharply After Attack on Iran’s South Pars Gas Field** This development has further put the global markets on edge, with Iran already threatening earlier on to escalate tensions against the U.S. and Israel. https://coingape.com/crypto-market-falls-sharply-after-attack-on-irans-south-pars-gas-field/

**🚨 10x Research Warns Fed Rate Hike, US CPI Rising to 3.4% While China Taps 1.4 Bln Oil Reserves** However, rising oil prices due to the Iran war have put a Fed rate hike back on the table. Meanwhile, China plans to release its massive oil reserves to soften the impact. https://coingape.com/10x-research-warns-us-fed-rate-hike-cpi-rising-3-4-while-china-taps-1-4-bln-oil-reserves/

**🚨 Fed Rate Decision Today: Will This Trigger a Market Rally or Sell-Off?** Fed Rate Decision Today dominates market attention as policymakers wrap up their two-day meeting on Wednesday. Officials are broadly expected to leave interest rates unchanged. https://coingape.com/trending/fed-rate-decision-today-will-this-trigger-a-market-rally-or-sell-off/

⚡️ **JUST IN**: North Korea's nuclear-armed dictator Kim Jong Un just won parliamentary elections with 99.93% of the vote. Here's what you're NOT being told: - Voting against the candidate is considered treason, punishable by job loss, housing removal & surveillance -There is only 1 candidate per ballot. Approve or reject. That's it. - The new assembly meets March 22 to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal and develop long-range missiles. - 70%+ of deputies were replaced to consolidate Kim'...

[Vietnam pushes local crypto exchanges as Hanoi moves to block offshore trading: Reuters](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/17/vietnam-pushes-local-crypto-exchanges-as-hanoi-moves-to-block-offshore-trading-reuters) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

▶️ **BREAKING: ISRAEL CLAIMS IRAN SECURITY CHIEF HAS BEEN KILLED** Israel’s defense minister said the country’s forces killed Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani in overnight airstrikes, Reuters report. Iran has not confirmed this claim.

[Vietnam Plans Overseas Crypto Trading Ban Amid Domestic Exchange Rollout](https://news.bitcoin.com/vietnam-plans-overseas-crypto-trading-ban-amid-domestic-exchange-rollout/)

[Vietnam prepares to restrict overseas crypto trading as banks, brokers bid for new local licenses: report](https://www.theblock.co/post/393888/vietnam-prepares-to-restrict-overseas-crypto-trading-as-banks-brokers-bid-for-new-local-licenses-report?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Argentina orders nationwide block of Polymarket as scrutiny of prediction markets grows: report](https://www.theblock.co/post/393877/argentina-orders-nationwide-block-of-polymarket-as-scrutiny-of-prediction-markets-grows-report?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**BREAKING: ARGENTINA BANS POLYMARKET ** 🇦🇷Courts have mandated ISPs, Google and Apple to remove the prediction market nationwide. Regulators classified Polymarket as an unlicensed crypto betting system, becoming the 2nd country in Latin America to fully restrict the platform

🚨**BREAKING: BITCOIN RECLAIMS $75,000!** BTC hits a daily high of $75,500, wiping out nearly $500MILLION worth of crypto shorts in the past 24hrs.

**JUST IN:** $450,000,000 worth of crypto shorts liquidated in the past 24 hours. @WatcherGuru

🎙 **EU WARNS GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS IF HORMUZ CLOSES** • EU ministers are discussing a new European security strategy, with member states needing to fully back the plan. • VP Kallas warned global attention must NOT shift away from Ukraine despite escalating tensions in the Middle East. • She said U.S. easing oil sanctions on Russia is a “dangerous precedent”, helping Russia fund its war. • EU ministers will discuss how to keep the Strait of Hormuz open. • She revealed talks with António Guter...

[South Korea Fines Bithumb $25M and Orders 6-Month Partial Suspension Over AML Violations](https://news.bitcoin.com/south-korea-fines-bithumb-25m-and-orders-6-month-partial-suspension-over-aml-violations/)

[South Korea fines Bithumb $24 million, orders 6-month partial suspension over money laundering violations](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/16/south-korea-fines-bithumb-usd24-million-orders-6-month-partial-suspension-over-aml-violations) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 **CRYPTO FIRMS IN AUSTRALIA MAY SOON NEED LICENSES** Australia’s Senate committee supports a bill that would require crypto platforms to obtain financial-services licenses. The framework aims to regulate firms holding client crypto rather than the blockchain technology itself.

[Fed headlines central bank rate decisions, Gemini earnings: Crypto Week Ahead](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/16/fed-headlines-central-bank-rate-decisions-gemini-earnings-crypto-week-ahead) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🚨 **BREAKING: TAIWAN REPORTS LARGE CHINESE AIRCRAFT PRESENCE** Taiwan says it has detected a large-scale presence of Chinese military aircraft near the island, according to Politico.

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**JUST IN:** $115,000,000 worth of crypto shorts liquidated in the past 60 minutes. @WatcherGuru

[Crypto lender BlockFills files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after weeks of turmoil](https://www.theblock.co/post/393644/blockfills-chapter-11-bankruptcy?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Latam Insights: Paraguay Adds Stringent Crypto Reporting Rules, Argentina Blocks Peso Stablecoin](https://news.bitcoin.com/latam-insights-paraguay-adds-stringent-crypto-reporting-rules-argentina-blocks-peso-stablecoin/)

🗓**Next Week in Crypto: Key Events to Watch (March 16th–March 22nd, 2026) ** —————————- Next week brings a packed macro calendar featuring the **Fed’s interest rate decision**, key inflation indicators, and several notable token unlocks. Here’s what to keep on your radar: __ _____ __ 🔒 **Token Unlocks** March 16th – ARB Token Unlock Arbitrum will unlock **92.65 million tokens**, valued at approximately **$9.50 million**, representing **1.78%** of its circulating supply. March 18 – BARD Tok...

🎙 **US STRIKE RAISES STAKES IN IRAN WAR** A retired U.S. general says the strike on Kharg Island signals a major escalation. The U.S. hit military targets but spared oil facilities, effectively holding Iran’s main export hub as leverage to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.

[Brazil industry giants representing 850 companies decry stablecoin tax threat](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/14/brazil-industry-giants-representing-850-companies-decry-stablecoin-tax-threat) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 President Trump says the US and "many countries" are sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz to keep it "open and safe." 20% of the world's oil supply passes through this strategic waterway. @WatcherGuru

Crypto Market Retraces as Iran Vows to Escalate Conflict After U.S. Strikes on Kharg Island https://coingape.com/crypto-market-retraces-as-iran-vows-to-escalate-conflict-after-u-s-strikes-on-kharg-island/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285824

▶️ **BREAKING: IRAN SAYS THE END OF WAR IS IN THEIR HANDS** Reporter: What do you think about the ceasefire and the closure of the Hormuz Strait in Iran? Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaee: The Strait of Hormuz will not be closed. However, American ships should not be in the Persian Gulf. The U.S. military presence has been the main source of instability in the region for the past 50 years. Without the exit of the United States from the Persian Gulf and the control of the Hormuz Strait by ...

[Big Bet Takes Action to Block Prediction Markets in Brazil](https://news.bitcoin.com/big-bet-takes-action-to-block-prediction-markets-in-brazil/)

🚨**SAUDI CUTS OIL OUTPUT BY 2M BPD** Saudi Arabia has reportedly reduced oil production by about 2M barrels per day (bpd) to 8M bpd. The reduction follows shutdowns at the Safaniya and Zuluf offshore fields amid the escalating Iran war and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz.

[Argentine Securities Regulator Blocks Peso Stablecoin Operations](https://news.bitcoin.com/argentine-securities-regulator-blocks-peso-stablecoin-operations/)

[U.S. sanctions 6 people, 2 companies that laundered $800 million in crypto for North Korea](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2026/03/13/u-s-sanctions-6-people-2-companies-that-laundered-usd800-million-in-crypto-for-north-korea) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

[US sanctions DPRK IT facilitators over crypto transactions in $800 million scheme](https://www.theblock.co/post/393518/us-sanctions-dprk-facilitators?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨🇺🇸 BIG**: MISSOURI JUST ADVANCED A BITCOIN STRATEGIC RESERVE BILL**. The state is officially moving to integrate BTC directly into its treasury. House Bill 2080 just cleared the committee with a 6 to 2 vote and was reported as a Do Pass. It is now heading directly to the full House floor. The legislation explicitly allows Missouri to hold Bitcoin and accept crypto for state tax payments.

Breaking: U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill That Includes CBDC Ban https://coingape.com/u-s-senate-passes-bipartisan-housing-bill-that-includes-cbdc-ban/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285692

**JUST IN:** 🇺🇸 US Senate votes to include banning Fed Central Bank Digital Currency in bipartisan housing bill. @WatcherGuru

🚨 **GHANA' SEC GREENLIGHTS CRYPTO SANDBOX** Ghana’s SEC has admitted 11 crypto companies into a 12-month regulatory sandbox to test digital asset products. The move follows the VASP Act 2025, allowing firms that meet standards to transition to full licensing after six months.

[As President Lula Proposes a Ban on Online Betting, Prediction Markets May Face a Rought Start in Brazil](https://news.bitcoin.com/as-president-lula-proposes-a-ban-on-online-betting-prediction-markets-may-face-a-rought-start-in-brazil/)

[International Banks Evacuate Dubai Offices and Close Qatar Branches Amid Iranian Threats](https://news.bitcoin.com/international-banks-evacuate-dubai-offices-and-close-qatar-branches-amid-iranian-threats/)

‼️ **ANDROID CHIP FLAW COULD EXPOSE CRYPTO WALLETS** Ledger researchers found a vulnerability in Android phones that could let attackers extract PINs and wallet seed phrases in 45 seconds with physical access. The exploit was demonstrated on wallets like Trust, Kraken, and Phantom.

Crypto Stocks to Watch Today As Iran-US War Escalates- CRCL, MSTR, COIN, HOOD, MARA https://coingape.com/crypto-stocks-to-watch-today-as-iran-us-war-escalates-crcl-mstr-coin-hood-mara/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285603

FDIC Proposes No Insurance for Stablecoins Under GENIUS Act Amid Banks’ ‘Deposit Flight’ Fears https://coingape.com/fdic-proposes-no-insurance-for-stablecoins-under-genius-act-amid-banks-deposit-flight-fears/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285577

Breaking: U.S. CPI Holds Steady at 2.4% as Iran War Raises Inflation Concerns https://coingape.com/u-s-cpi-holds-steady-at-2-4-as-iran-war-raises-inflation-concerns/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285551

**🚨BREAKING: 🇺🇸U.S. CPI NUMBERS ARE OUT!** Core CPI M/M: 0.2% (exp 0.2%, prev 0.3%) Core CPI YoY: 2.5% (exp 2.5%, prev 2.5%

[US DOJ probes whether Iran used Binance to evade sanctions: WSJ](https://www.theblock.co/post/393168/us-doj-probes-whether-iran-used-binance-to-evade-sanctions-wsj?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨 **BREAKING**: Another cargo ship was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations. At least 11 vessels have now been attacked in or near the strait since Iran blocked the waterway.

[Oil, Stocks, Crypto Swing as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Energy Supply](https://news.bitcoin.com/oil-stocks-crypto-swing-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-global-energy-supply/)

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🪙 **Brazil's Crypto Faction Mobilizes Against Proposed Stablecoin Tax** 🔔 A **conflict is escalating in Brazil** over a proposed **3.5% tax on stablecoin transactions**, which the government aims to implement as part of the __Tax on Foreign Transactions (IOF)__. The **crypto faction in Congress** is preparing to take action to block this initiative, arguing that it represents an overreach of executive power. ➡️ Although the decree has not yet been issued, members of the __Parliamentary Front f...

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🔽 **IRAQ OIL OUTPUT DROPS 60% AMID IRAN WAR** Iraq’s oil production has fallen to about 1.7–1.8M bpd, down from roughly 4.3M bpd before the conflict, Bloomberg reports. The Iran war has disrupted tanker availability and effectively blocked exports through the Strait of Hormuz.

👀 **THE U.S. USES U.K. BASES FOR IRAN OPS** The U.S. has begun using British bases for “specific defensive operations” against Iran, with three B-1 Lancer bombers landing at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire.

👀 **TRUMP CLAIMS U.S. “KNOCKED OUT 42 IRANIAN NAVY SHIPS”** President Trump says the U.S. destroyed 42 Iranian navy ships in three days, adding the U.S. is doing “very well” in the conflict with Iran. He said the U.S. is focused on Iran for now but will “take care” of Cuba next.

🎙 **IRAN WARNS ANY COUNTRY BACKING U.S. OR ISRAEL WILL BE TARGETED** Iranian Deputy FM says it has warned Europe and all other nations not to join the war. "If they help, if any country joins America and Israel in the aggression against Iran, definitely they will be also legitimate targets for Iran's retaliation."

👀 **SOUTH KOREA TO BLOCK DOLLAR-PEGGED STABLECOINS FOR CORPORATES** Financial regulators plan to exclude stablecoins like $USDT and $USDC from new corporate crypto trading guidelines. Authorities say current foreign exchange laws don’t recognize stablecoins as legal payment instruments.

[Kucoin Faces Cease-and-Desist Order From Dubai Crypto Regulator](https://news.bitcoin.com/kucoin-faces-cease-and-desist-order-from-dubai-crypto-regulator/)

[Bitcoin Slips to $68,000 as Middle East Conflict and US Jobs Data Trigger Sell-Off](https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-slips-to-68000-as-middle-east-conflict-and-us-jobs-data-trigger-sell-off/)

Fed Rate Cut Odds Jump Following Huge U.S. Jobs Report Miss https://coingape.com/fed-rate-cut-odds-jump-following-huge-u-s-jobs-report-miss/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285143

🚨U.S. Non Farm Payroll (NFP) Numbers NFP comes in hotter than expected. Actual: 92,000 Forecast: 50,000 Previous: 130,000

🇦🇪 **В Дубае запретили работу криптобиржи KuCoin** Регулятор виртуальных активов Дубая (VARA) потребовал от связанных с биржей KuCoin компаний немедленно прекратить деятельность из-за отсутствия лицензии на работу в эмирате. Регулятор также заявил, что KuCoin могла предоставлять услуги жителям Дубая, вводя пользователей в заблуждение относительно своего лицензионного статуса. Любая реклама или продвижение продуктов биржи в эмирате не были одобрены VARA. Ведомство призвало инвесторов избегать ...

[Dubai regulator orders KuCoin to halt ‘unlicensed’ crypto services](https://www.theblock.co/post/392633/dubai-regulator-orders-kucoin-to-halt-unlicensed-crypto-services?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

🚨**QATAR WARNS GULF ENERGY EXPORTS COULD HALT WITHIN WEEKS DUE TO MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT** Qatar’s energy minister warned the escalating Middle East conflict could force Gulf producers to halt oil exports within weeks, potentially sending crude skyrocketing toward $150 per barrel.

KuCoin Hit With VARA Alert for Unlicensed Crypto Services https://coingape.com/kucoin-hit-with-vara-alert-for-unlicensed-crypto-services/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285084

U.S. Jobs Report Today: Bitcoin and Crypto Prices Brace for Volatility Amid Labor Market Slowdown https://coingape.com/u-s-jobs-report-today-bitcoin-and-crypto-prices-brace-for-volatility-amid-labor-market-slowdown/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285058

[Dubai crypto regulator says KuCoin exchange is operating without proper license and must stop](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/06/dubai-crypto-regulator-says-kucoin-exchange-is-operating-without-proper-license-and-must-stop) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

U.S.-Iran War: U.S. Oil Prices Spike To One-Year High, Bitcoin and Gold Dip https://coingape.com/u-s-iran-war-u-s-oil-prices-spike-to-one-year-high-bitcoin-and-gold-dip/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_285014

🔽 **IRAN CRYPTO VOLUME PLUNGES 80% AFTER STRIKES** Iran’s cryptocurrency transaction volume dropped about 80% between Feb 27 and Mar 1 following U.S. and Israeli strikes, according to TRM Labs.

🇷🇺** Какие ограничения для вывода криптовалют создаст российское регулирование** С введение регулирования крипторынка в России официально получать доступ к криптовалютам можно будет только через посредников, существующих в рамках российской инфраструктуры. Ряд исключений будет сделан только для нерезидентов, майнеров и участников ВЭД. С учетом влияния санкций США и ЕС на криптовалютные потоки, **довольно высокими кажутся риски формирования в России внутреннего «криптоконтура», замкнутого на се...

▶️ **SOUTH KOREA SETS 20% OWNERSHIP CAP FOR CRYPTO EXCHANGES** South Korean authorities have agreed to cap how much stock a major shareholder can hold in crypto exchanges at 20% This aims to stop too much control in the hands of a few and improve governance of big trading platforms.

[South Korean authorities settle on 20% ownership cap for crypto exchanges: report](https://www.theblock.co/post/392169/south-korean-authorities-settle-ownership-limit?utm_source=telegram1&utm_medium=social)

[Trading Halted in Seoul: Kospi Suffers Historic Sell-off Amid Iran War Jitters](https://news.bitcoin.com/trading-halted-in-seoul-kospi-suffers-historic-sell-off-amid-iran-war-jitters/)

[Wall Street Navigates Risk-off Trade Amid Iran Conflict and Surging Oil Prices](https://news.bitcoin.com/wall-street-navigates-risk-off-trade-amid-iran-conflict-and-surging-oil-prices/)

[International finance watchdog warns stablecoins are increasingly used in sanctions evasion and money laundering](https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2026/03/03/international-financial-watchdog-warns-stablecoins-are-increasingly-used-in-sanctions-evasion-and-money-laundering) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

Fed Rate Cut Odds Drop as Inflation Fears Rise Due To U.S. Iran Conflict https://coingape.com/fed-rate-cut-odds-drop-as-inflation-fears-rise-due-to-u-s-iran-conflict/?utm_source=telegram&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=coingape_284852

🚨**BREAKING: IRAQ SHUTS DOWN WORLD’S SECOND-LARGEST OIL FIELD** Following the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, Iraq has halted operations at the Rumaila oil field and suspended crude exports through a key pipeline to Turkey.

**JUST IN:** 🇮🇶 Iraq shuts down the world's second-largest oil field, Rumaila, following the Strait of Hormuz closure. @WatcherGuru

🇮🇷** Криптобиржи Ирана работают в штатном режиме — TRM Labs** Операции на криптобиржах Ирана после ударов США и Израиля остаются в пределах обычной активности, следует из [анализа](https://www.trmlabs.com/resources/blog/how-irans-crypto-market-is-reacting-to-conflict) TRM Labs. Компания изучила ончейн-данные и движение средств на кошельках крупнейшей иранской биржи Nobitex и других площадок и обменников. По оценке аналитиков, в первые дни после начала конфликта общий объем транзакций сократилс...

[Dollar surge pressures crypto markets after escalation in Iran conflict](https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/03/03/dollar-surge-pressures-crypto-and-gold-after-escalation-in-iran-conflict) Follow: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hashtagweb3

🇷🇺** Минфин допустил отдельное регулирование для стейблокойнов, вне рамок готовящегося законопроекта ** Минфин считает, что стейблокойны следует относить к цифровой валюте, а не к криптовалюте, и регулировать их отдельно. Это следует из выступления директора департамента финансовой политики Минфина России Алексей Яковлева на конференции «Токенизируй это: регулирование и структурные продукты в ЦФА», организованную журналом «Банковское обозрение». Его словам передает корреспондент «РБК Инвестиций...

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