Iranian agents propose to discuss terms to end the war

U.S. chip stocks decline in the short term, Micron Technology drops 3.4%

ChainCatcher reports that according to Gate Market Data, U.S. chip stocks are declining in the short term. Micron Technology fell 3.4%, AMD dropped 2.2%, and NVIDIA decreased by 1.8%. The news states that the United States plans to require a license for AI chip exports worldwide.

ZeroHash Applies for National Trust Bank Charter as OCC Crypto Pipeline Grows

ZeroHash has applied for a national trust bank charter for digital asset custody and stablecoin services, while Revolut seeks a full U.S. bank charter to offer various financial services including crypto.

Russia plans to introduce the "Stablecoin Special Law" with the earliest implementation in July this year, optimistic about the cross-border payment potential of stablecoins.

The Russian Ministry of Finance announced the promotion of a "Stablecoin Legislation," aimed at unlocking economic potential through a legal framework, promoting cross-border trade, and responding to international sanctions. The bill is expected to be submitted for review this spring, granting stablecoins legal status. Additionally, the authorities plan to strengthen regulation and hope to balance economic interests and security through the special legislation, marking a clear strategic shift by Russia in the digital finance sector.

Russia plans to introduce a stablecoin bill, claiming it has "huge potential"

The Russian Ministry of Finance is considering introducing an independent stablecoin bill to regulate fiat-backed digital assets, expected to be implemented outside the existing cryptocurrency regulatory framework. Stablecoins are seen as a tool to counter Western sanctions and may be used for cross-border payments in the future.

Christopher Harborne Donates £3M to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK

Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, received a £3 million donation from crypto investor Christopher Harborne, enhancing its leading position in UK political funding. The party supports crypto initiatives, aiming to reshape the UK's digital currency landscape.

When the Asia-Pacific stock markets hit the circuit breaker, why does Bitcoin stand out as the best?

Author: Jae, PANews On March 4th, as the situation in the Middle East suddenly worsened, global financial markets instantly entered a "wartime state." For global investors, this was a trading day worthy of being recorded in history. Disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy choke point, triggered a sharp surge in international oil prices. Panic quickly swept through traditional capital markets, and Asia-Pacific stock markets experienced an epic sell-off. KOSPI in South Korea plummeted 12% in a single day, marking the largest decline in history; the Nikkei 225 dropped 3.7%, its worst performance in five months; Middle Eastern local stock markets once tumbled nearly 5% amid a correction; major European and American stock indices closed lower across the board. However, an unusual phenomenon quietly emerged amid this sell-off. The crypto market, often regarded as "high risk, high volatility," which tends to be the first asset class to collapse during any geopolitical crisis, surprisingly held steady this time. Bitcoin experienced a brief panic