On March 16, Polymarket data showed that an investor bet on a US-Iran ceasefire before July with an 88% win rate. Trump and US officials expressed skepticism toward negotiations, while Iran's foreign minister insisted they are not seeking a ceasefire. Oman and Egypt are attempting to restart communications, but the White House has not yet responded.

The White House has demanded that ABC News retract its report on a potential Iranian attack on California, stating it exaggerated the threat and relied on unverified information. While California's government has made preparations to respond, no imminent threat has been identified. Meanwhile, Iranian drones have become increasingly important in Middle East warfare, and cryptocurrency has also played a role in related supply chains. This incident demonstrates the critical importance of drones and digital currency in modern warfare.

U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune stated that digital asset market structure legislation is not expected to advance before April, as the Senate will prioritize the Save America Act. This timeline differs from the expectations of the Ohio senator. While the Agriculture Committee has advanced the bill, the Banking Committee's proceedings have been delayed, and the White House has not reached any agreement.

The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) through the end of 2030. The bill's prospects in the House remain uncertain, with some lawmakers opposing provisions that restrict institutional investors from holding property. The clause reinforces the position that the private sector should lead innovation in digital assets.

The U.S. Senate passed a housing bill that includes a provision banning the Federal Reserve from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), with the ban lasting until the end of 2030. The bill's prospects in the House are uncertain, as some members oppose restrictions on the number of properties that large institutional investors can hold, which may affect the bill's progress.

Gate News report states that on March 12, according to "Federal Reserve mouthpiece" Nick Timiraos, if Federal Reserve Chair Powell's term ends, the White House appears likely to oppose or challenge his status as an interim chair (i.e., the title of "acting chair").

Trump's digital asset advisory team pointed out that stablecoins regulated under the GENIUS Act are expected to bring new capital inflows to the U.S. banking system, but the banking industry remains cautious about their potential deposit-raising schemes. Although the crypto industry believes regulation should focus on the use of funds, the yield mechanism of stablecoins remains a legislative point of contention. The White House is seeking to establish a new consensus on stablecoin policies.

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The U.S. House of Representatives is investigating several Wall Street underwriters, focusing on their market manipulation related to IPOs of Chinese companies. Among them, Dominari Securities is linked to the Trump family, and lawmakers are requesting relevant information, pointing out that these companies coordinated trades to inflate stock prices, which were then followed by sharp declines.

On March 8th, the discussion of the U.S. CLARITY Act sparked debates between the banking industry and White House officials. The president of the Texas Independent Bankers Association stated that a compromise would impact the local economy, while White House advisors warned that no compromise could lead to disastrous consequences.