Iranian Crypto Outflows Jump 700% After US-Israeli Airstrikes

Lantern Festival coincides with a Blood Moon "once every 46 years"! Both the Taiwan stock market and the US stock market happen to be on the edge of a cliff—coincidence or fate?

Tonight's Lantern Festival, Taiwan is also witnessing a once-in-46-years "Total Lunar Eclipse Blood Moon" phenomenon, contrasting with the turbulence in the financial markets. Due to the "Iran Shock," the US stock market was affected, with the S&P 500 reaching 6,775 points and the VIX soaring. The Taiwan stock market also faced foreign selling pressure. Studies show that lunar phases influence market sentiment, with stock returns slightly lower during the full moon.

Turkey Proposes 10% Crypto Tax: Presidential Power Could Shift Rates

Turkey's proposed 10% tax on crypto income marks a shift towards regulation amid fiscal challenges. While it offers a competitive base rate, the presidential discretion to adjust it creates uncertainty, potentially impacting trading behavior and investor confidence.

New York Investment Maintains Federal Reserve Rate Cut Expectations, Oil Prices Surge Short-Term Difficulty in Shaking Policy Path

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Jinshi, Saira Malik, an investment analyst at New York-based firm Nuven, stated in a research report that the widespread impact of the US and Israel's attacks on Iran remains to be seen. She believes that global markets may experience more volatility, and the far-reaching effects will become clearer over time. While the surge in oil prices could push inflation higher, Malik expects this will not affect the Federal Reserve's policy in the short term. She maintains her forecast of two interest rate cuts by the Fed this year and believes that the 10-year US Treasury yield will fluctuate around 4%.

Japan's Financial Services Agency collaborates with GMO Coin and Bitbank to develop a crypto anti-money laundering pilot program, accelerating institutional investor deployment

The Japanese Financial Services Agency is seeking assistance from the private sector to strengthen anti-money laundering measures for cryptocurrencies. They plan to launch a pilot project within three months to test transaction compliance. Several companies are involved, aiming to enhance AML effectiveness through information sharing and promote the integration of cryptocurrencies with mainstream finance. This trend is expected to attract more institutional investors and improve market confidence.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz can't stop Bitcoin's rebound! BTC, ETH, XRP prices rise across the board today

Despite the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and escalating conflicts between Iran and the United States, the cryptocurrency market has rebounded, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple prices rising. Institutional capital flows and optimistic sentiment are driving increased demand, while regulatory expectations and investor risk appetite are recovering, making the market outlook optimistic.