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Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has indicated that Japan may consider participating in mine clearance operations in the Hormuz Strait if a ceasefire agreement is reached. According to Jin10, this statement reflects Japan's potential involvement in ensuring maritime safety in the region, contingent upon diplomatic progress towards peace. The Hormuz Strait is a strategic waterway, and its security is crucial for global oil transportation. Japan's decision to engage in such operations would depend on the successful negotiation of a ceasefire, highlighting the importance of diplomatic efforts in resolving regional tensions.

A Nevada judge has issued a temporary order preventing Kalshi from operating within the state for 14 days, specifically prohibiting contracts related to sports, election, and entertainment events. According to NS3.AI, this decision aligns with the Nevada Gaming Control Board's stance in an initial dispute over the legality of Kalshi's offerings under state gambling regulations. Judge Jason Woodbury has scheduled a hearing on April 3 to consider a motion for a preliminary injunction.

Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi announced that the country is not contemplating unilateral negotiations with Iran to ensure the passage of its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting that this statement follows reports suggesting Tehran's willingness to grant such access. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime route for global oil shipments, and any negotiations regarding its access are of significant international interest. Japan's stance reflects its cautious approach to diplomatic engagements in the region.

An analyst @ai_9684xtpa posted on X detailing a recent attack involving the manipulation of USDC and USR tokens. The attacker initiated the process by using 100,000 USDC to mint 50 million USR tokens. Subsequently, 35 million USR were converted into wstUSR. The attacker is continuously exchanging wstUSR for USDC and USDT. Additionally, USDT is being used to purchase ETH, with a total of $4.55 million worth of ETH acquired so far. The attacker's address remains active in these transactions.

According to Foresight News, monitoring by Ai Yi revealed that an address starting with 0x15CA minted 50 million USR using 100,000 USDC. This action caused the value of USR to briefly drop to approximately $0.25.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang has responded to increasing demands from trading partners to tackle the country's expanding trade surplus. Bloomberg posted on X that China's exports have continued to rise significantly in the first two months of the year, prompting calls for action from international trade partners. The surge in exports has contributed to a widening trade surplus, raising concerns among global economies about the balance of trade. Premier Li's response comes as China seeks to maintain stable economic relations with its trading partners while managing its domestic economic growth.

Oil prices have surged after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a '48-hour ultimatum,' impacting various leveraged positions in the market. According to Odaily, Sky co-founder Rune's 20x leveraged WTI crude oil futures and 7x leveraged Brent oil futures have turned profitable, with floating profits of approximately $155,000 and $130,000, respectively. Additionally, Rune's 7x leveraged Nasdaq 100 short position and 20x leveraged S&P 500 short position are also in profit, bringing the total value of his portfolio to around $11.55 million.

Ethereum leverage positions have been reopened following a market downturn. According to PANews, on-chain data monitoring revealed that after Ethereum long positions were fully liquidated due to a decline in the crypto market earlier this morning, Huang Licheng, also known as Machi Big Brother, reopened a 25x leverage Ethereum long position an hour ago. The current position holds 2,200 ETH with an entry price of $2,091 and a liquidation price of $2,061.

Cinda Futures has highlighted that the current trajectory of gold prices is primarily influenced by rising energy costs, which are constraining interest rate expectations. According to Jin10, the ongoing Middle East conflict has kept crude oil prices elevated, with Brent crude futures consistently above $100. This situation has heightened market concerns about persistent inflation.

In this context, market sentiment regarding the path of inflation decline has become cautious, weakening the pricing of interest rate cuts and temporarily strengthening the U.S. dollar, which in turn pressures gold. Despite previous weak employment data, inflation expectations driven by energy prices are offsetting this positive factor, making gold's financial attributes short-term bearish.

On the policy front, the market widely anticipates that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the second consecutive meeting. However, the key focus remains on forward guidance regarding interest rates, particularly Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's assessment of inflation and geopolitical conflicts, which will directly influence market expectations for future easing measures.

Analyst @ai_9684xtpa posted on X that a recent minting error involving 100,000 USDC resulted in the creation of 50 million USR, causing a significant disruption in the stablecoin market. The incident led to a dramatic drop in the value of USR, plummeting to $0.257, marking a 74.2% decrease. The price has since recovered to $0.7847. The Resolve team has yet to issue a response regarding the situation.

Brazil's Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, has decided to postpone the country's crypto tax policy discussions until after the presidential elections scheduled for October 2026. According to Cointelegraph, this move aims to avoid introducing potentially divisive tax changes during an election year. Initially, regulators and government officials planned a public consultation on the crypto tax policy for later this year, but sources familiar with the matter have indicated that this may be delayed until 2027, although it remains a priority.In June 2025, Brazil shifted from a no-tax policy on gains from smaller cryptocurrency sales or transfers to a 17.5% flat tax on crypto capital gains, including those from offshore and self-custodial holdings. Previously, residents selling up to 35,000 Brazilian real per month, approximately $6,587, were exempt from capital gains taxes, while those exceeding this threshold faced progressive tax rates ranging from 15% to 22.5%. In November 2025, Banco Central do Brasil, the country's central bank, issued rules treating stablecoin transfers as foreign currency exchange, subjecting them to the same tax laws.The Brazilian government is also considering proposals to tax cryptocurrencies used for international payments and is aligning its reporting rules with the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), an international standard for monitoring crypto transactions. The decision to pause the crypto tax consultation comes at a time when Brazil is experiencing rapid crypto adoption, with the industry growing significantly in the country. Brazil ranks fifth globally in terms of crypto adoption, according to Chainalysis's Global Adoption Index, and holds the top position in Latin America.Brazil's population exceeds 213 million, with a median age of 33.5 years, and over 91% of its citizens reside in urban areas, as reported by Worldometer. In 2025, Chainalysis noted a 63% increase in crypto adoption across Latin America, reflecting growth in both retail and institutional segments. This trend underscores the expanding influence of cryptocurrency in the region, as Brazil continues to be a key player in the global crypto landscape.

The probability of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates by 25 basis points in April stands at 6.2%, according to CME's "FedWatch" data. According to BlockBeats, the likelihood of maintaining the current interest rate is significantly higher, at 93.8%.

WeChat has officially launched the 'ClawBot' plugin, enabling integration with OpenClaw. According to Odaily, users can connect OpenClaw to WeChat by scanning a QR code or copying a command. Once connected, users can efficiently interact with their 'lobster' through WeChat chat. Additionally, Tencent's cloud-based shrimp Lighthouse, self-developed shrimp workbuddy, and local shrimp QClaw are now available.

Circle's website reveals that in the week ending March 12, approximately 5.2 billion USDC were issued, while around 4.8 billion were redeemed, resulting in a net increase of about 400 million USDC in circulation. According to Foresight News, as of March 19, the total circulation of USDC stands at approximately 79.1 billion, with reserve assets valued at around 79.4 billion dollars.

A significant trader on Hyperliquid has injected 5 million USDC into their margin account to support a long position of 120,000 ETH. According to NS3.AI, this marks the first deposit of its kind in 19 days and is likely intended to prevent potential liquidation.

The domain defi.eth has been sold for 15 ETH, equivalent to approximately $32,000. According to Foresight News, the last transaction for this domain occurred on February 17, 2022, when it was sold for 40 ETH.

Cuba experienced another significant blackout on Saturday, marking the second major disruption to its electricity grid within a week. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the Havana government due to the U.S. administration's fuel embargo. The energy crisis has intensified pressure on Cuba's infrastructure, affecting daily life and economic activities across the island. The recent power outages underscore the vulnerability of Cuba's energy system amidst external pressures and internal challenges.

Analyst @ai_9684xtpa posted on X that Erik Voorhees has made another significant Ethereum purchase. In the past two hours, a wallet associated with Voorhees acquired 2,491.44 ETH at an average price of $2,134, totaling $5.32 million. Since October 3, the total amount of Ethereum purchased by Voorhees has reached 120,305.4 ETH, with a cumulative value of $259 million and an average cost of $2,159.71 per ETH. The transactions were made from the wallet address 0x3e68AAA486D5Aa73fA1370900414Fb671C1Ef2f7.

The ENS domain defi.eth was sold for 15 ETH approximately 16 hours ago, valued at around $32,337.55 at the time of the transaction. According to NS3.AI, this sale marks a significant decrease from its previous recorded sale on February 17, 2022, which was at 40 ETH. The latest sale price reflects a reduction of about 62.5%.

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a warning concerning the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil shipments. According to NS3.AI, this development coincides with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC) recent clarification on collateral requirements for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in a pilot program. The CFTC mandates that these cryptocurrencies must adhere to a 20% capital adequacy ratio.

Additionally, the CFTC has specified that stablecoins involved in the program must maintain a 2% capital adequacy ratio. The report also touches on various market activities, including trader liquidations, whale accumulation, and token buybacks. Furthermore, there is commentary on the current weak outlook for Bitcoin, reflecting broader market sentiments.