The Russian Central Bank plans to conduct a study on the feasibility of creating a Russian stablecoin by 2026.

Trump is forced to escalate Middle East war deployment; conflict window may extend to 100 days

The U.S. State Department is increasing resources to evacuate citizens stranded in the Middle East, while the Pentagon is urgently deploying additional intelligence personnel to support military actions against Iran. Meanwhile, the UK, France, and Germany are becoming increasingly cautious about participating in offensive strikes, with the likelihood of involvement continuing to decline, indicating concerns about further escalation.

Pentagon urgently boosts "intelligence personnel on standby for over 100 days," U.S. media mock: Trump never expected it to become a long-term conflict

The U.S. Central Command has requested additional military intelligence officers from the Pentagon for at least 100 days to support the military operation "Epic Rage" against Iran. This move indicates that the Trump administration was not fully prepared for war and that intelligence support was insufficient. The Secretary of Defense emphasized that the operation has just begun, but frontline intelligence needs are urgent, and there are discrepancies between the Pentagon and the White House, increasing external concerns. Meanwhile, the rising geopolitical risks and their impact on the crypto market are also worth noting.

Cryptocurrency trading in Iran drops 80% after airstrikes

Cryptocurrency trading volume in Iran dropped nearly 80% from February 27 to March 1 due to U.S. and Israeli airstrikes, primarily caused by nationwide internet restrictions. Despite disruptions, the main crypto market operations continue, albeit with risk governance measures in place.

Vitalik Calls for Ethereum to Shift Toward "Sanctuary Technology" to Combat Surveillance and Centralization Threats

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin proposed the "Sanctuary Technology," advocating that Ethereum should focus on protecting individuals from excessive surveillance and promote the mission of decentralization, opposing market-driven approaches to financial applications. He put forward three major technical proposals to enhance the neutrality of blockchain construction and support ethical boundaries for AI technology, opposing the abuse of power through technology.

JPMorgan CEO criticizes the crypto industry: Interest-bearing stablecoins are deposits and should be regulated like banks!

Jamie Dimon intervenes in the debate, advocating that interest-bearing stablecoins should be subject to banking regulation and emphasizing the importance of fair competition. He opposes the practice of paying interest on stablecoin account balances and demands that industry players in the crypto space who want to act as banks should assume corresponding regulatory responsibilities. This stance is closely related to the deliberation of the CLARITY Act, which aims to clarify the regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies.