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Signs of easing US-Iran tensions stimulate global financial market stability, with stock prices rising and oil prices plummeting. Despite Iran's denial of negotiations, markets remain focused on developments, believing this could impact Federal Reserve rate cuts. The global economy still faces uncertainty, but the US has resilience, with market movements dependent on actual diplomatic results.

On March 29, 2026, BOT Chain will simultaneously host two industry conferences in Hong Kong and Bangkok, marking its global expansion and industry chain implementation. The Hong Kong conference will focus on technology verification and institutional partnerships, while Bangkok will concentrate on emerging markets and user growth, demonstrating its strategic upgrade and market capabilities, reflecting BOT Chain's extensive resource integration and strong execution capabilities.

Apollo Global Management limits redemptions from its funds, reflecting market concerns about private credit risks. Recent redemption requests have increased, prompting Apollo to process only 5% of applications. Other institutions like Morgan Stanley and BlackRock have adopted similar restrictions. This trend could impact investor confidence and spark discussions about the role of non-bank financial institutions.

Bit Mining purchased 65,341 ETH for $138 million on March 23, 2026, increasing its holdings to 4.66 million ETH, with stock price rising 3%. The company's core profit model is staking, with projected annual revenue of $184 million, and plans to expand holdings to 5%. Despite a $7 billion paper loss, the company remains optimistic about long-term prospects.

The first venture capital fund dedicated to prediction market startups, 5c(c) Capital, was founded by former employees of Kalshi. It plans to invest in about 20 infrastructure companies over the next two years. The establishment of this fund signifies a shift in the prediction market industry from platform competition to infrastructure competition, drawing the attention of many prominent investors.

As AI workloads continue to increase, the demand for resilient infrastructure is also rising. Dell Technologies is strengthening network resilience and data protection by launching new solutions to support AI infrastructure in the mid-market, emphasizing the importance of secure design. Dell aims to help customers address AI-related risks and compliance challenges.

The major New York stock market indices rose on expectations of easing tensions with Iran, with the Dow Jones gaining 631.00 points, the S&P 500 rising 74.52 points, and the Nasdaq climbing 299.15 points. Despite Iran's refusal to negotiate, markets remained optimistic, reflecting expectations for a de-escalation of the Middle East situation.

At Nvidia's GTC AI Conference, Lambda's Chief Strategy Officer Sam Khosroshahi emphasized that enterprises need to rebuild AI infrastructure to address complex workflows and drive the development of next-generation AI applications. He highlighted the importance of optical networks and revealed that Lambda is constructing a gigawatt-scale campus to help customers accelerate AI transformation and achieve long-term returns.

Fidelity recommends to the SEC integrating Bitcoin into Wall Street market infrastructure, while BlackRock's CEO emphasizes the impact of tokenization on the financial industry. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched attacks on Israeli and US bases, and MicroStrategy expects to hold over 800,000 Bitcoin by year-end. At the same time, Goldman Sachs raised the probability of US economic recession to 30%. Bitcoin outperformed gold amid US-Iran tensions.

Russia has decided to downgrade energy exports to Europe to a secondary priority, leading to heightened tensions between the two sides. Putin's envoy has criticized Europe's green energy transition decisions, claiming Europe is reaping what it has sown. As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Europe's focus on Russian energy is rising again, complicating energy diplomacy further.

Trump's remarks caused sharp volatility in South Korea's financial markets, with the Korean won plunging against the US dollar while the stock market rebounded. The market showed a significant reaction to the easing of Middle East tensions, highlighting the tight connection between international politics and finance. Future political developments will continue to impact the markets.

Domestic major duty-free shops have recently increased the benchmark exchange rate for domestic brand products, raising it from 1,400 won to 1,450 won to cope with the current high exchange rate situation. This measure aims to reduce consumer burden, enhance the appeal of domestic products, and may have a positive impact on sales strategies in the duty-free industry.

K Bank's net profit decreased by 12.1% last year, primarily due to reduced interest income caused by rising deposit rates on virtual assets. However, non-interest income grew by 40%, demonstrating diversified revenue structure. Despite a slight decline in deposits, loan balances increased to 1.838 trillion won, particularly with increased lending to individual business owners. K Bank will expand its customer base in the future and strengthen development in the digital finance sector.

Prime Minister Kim Ming-soo characterized the current economic situation as an "emergency state," emphasizing the government's response to domestic and international economic uncertainties. He mentioned external factors such as Middle East conflicts pressuring the economy and emphasized the importance of reform and centrist integration. Meanwhile, he is attentive to inter-Korean relations, avoiding provocation, and plans to strengthen communication with the public through online Q&A sessions. This move may provide an opportunity for South Korea's economy to overcome challenges and lay the foundation for future growth.

Planning and Budget Administration Director nominee Park Hong-geun emphasized the need to promptly formulate a supplementary budget at the National Assembly hearing, prioritizing stable energy supply chains and youth unemployment issues. He proposed diversified supply chains and fiscal support measures to address global supply chain uncertainties, and hopes to boost youth participation in the economy through employment programs. Despite the opposition party questioning his election-driven motives, the nominee insisted on the urgency of economic necessity and predicted relatively low inflation risks.

SNT Motive acquired 6 million shares of SNT Robotics for approximately 300 billion Korean won, increasing its stake to 100%. This move aims to enhance business synergies, strengthen competitiveness in the robotics manufacturing sector, promote market expansion, and lay the foundation for future development.

Park Hong-geun emphasized the importance of fiscal rules during a congressional hearing and pointed out that establishing a medium-term fiscal outlook and flexible management targets are even more crucial. He mentioned that international organizations have given positive evaluations of Korea’s fiscal situation and advocated for the efficient use of the budget to ensure the sustainability of the national finances. If he becomes the minister, policies will shift toward more flexible and efficient fiscal management.

After Shin Hyun-song was nominated as a candidate for the governor of the Bank of Korea, it triggered a reaction in the bond market, with government bond yields rising broadly. Experts expect his hawkish stance will increase the likelihood of rate hikes, while escalating tensions in the Middle East are also affecting the economy. The market is likely to remain volatile in the short term.

The Sui blockchain gained popularity in the fourth quarter of 2025 due to the launch of investment products, with 21Shares listing the SUI ETP on Nasdaq, while Bitwise and others applied for spot ETFs. The Sui ecosystem continued to expand, with DeFi TVL performing strongly, active trading volume increasing, and interoperability being enhanced to attract consumer attention. In the future, compliant products and ongoing development will strengthen Sui's position in the non-EVM space.