The Bank of Korea has announced its intention to closely monitor the inflation situation due to increasing uncertainties in the Middle East and fluctuating oil prices. According to Jin10, the central bank emphasized the potential impact of geopolitical tensions and energy market volatility on the country's economic stability. The Bank of Korea's vigilance comes as global markets remain sensitive to developments in the region, which could influence inflationary pressures and economic forecasts. The central bank's statement highlights the importance of maintaining economic stability in the face of external challenges.

The Bank of Korea has reported that government interventions, such as the implementation of a fuel price cap, have successfully curbed inflation in March. According to Jin10, these measures have played a significant role in stabilizing consumer prices during this period. The central bank's analysis indicates that without these interventions, inflationary pressures could have been more pronounced. The report highlights the importance of such policies in managing economic stability and controlling price levels in the country.

A Bithumb executive stated that the company will "focus on preparing for its IPO by 2027." CFO Jeong Sang-gyun said at the company's annual shareholders' meeting that Bithumb is "strengthening its accounting policies and internal controls" following its IPO advisory contract with Samjong KPMG. Bithumb had previously planned to go public in 2025. At the shareholders' meeting, CEO Lee Jae-won was re-elected for two years. During his tenure, Bithumb was suspended from operations for six months and fined $24 million by South Korean regulators for allegedly violating anti-money laundering regulations. Meanwhile, Dunamu, the operator of another major South Korean exchange, Upbit, also plans an IPO after completing a share swap with Naver Financial, expected in September.

South Korea's KOSPI index opened on April 2, Thursday, with an increase of 85.25 points, marking a rise of 1.56%, reaching 5563.95 points. According to Odaily, Japan's Nikkei 225 index also saw gains, opening up by 270.43 points, a 0.50% increase, reporting at 54010.11 points.

South Korea's KOSPI index opened 85.25 points higher, or 1.56%, at 5563.95 on Thursday, April 2nd. Japan's Nikkei 225 index opened 270.43 points higher, or 0.50%, at 54010.11 on Thursday, April 2nd. (Jinshi)

Despite increased institutional buying, Bitcoin demand remains under pressure. As of the end of last month, apparent demand (a measure of whether demand exceeds or falls short of new Bitcoin mining) was approximately -63,000 coins, despite increased ETF buying and continued accumulation by Strategy Inc. The report indicates that retail and other market participants' selling has outpaced institutional buying, and demand has been contracting since late November 2025, with the market still in a distribution phase. The whale group, which accumulated approximately 200,000 Bitcoins during the 2024 bull market, began large-scale distribution in mid-2025, with the pace of selling accelerating in the fourth quarter of 2025. The buying pace of medium-sized investors is also slowing. Bitcoin rose 2.2% in March, ending a five-month losing streak, but is currently priced at around $68,000, down about 45% from its early October high of $126,000. In the US market, the Coinbase premium has turned negative again, indicating weakening buying from US investors. CryptoQuant suggests that Bitcoin prices may rebound in the short term if geopolitical tensions ease.

On April 2, recent developments in the U.S.-Iran-Israel conflict have intensified. According to BlockBeats, Iran's military claims to have targeted Israeli defense companies and advanced its 'Real Commitment-4' operation to the 89th round. Official reports indicate that over 115,000 civilian facilities have been damaged due to the conflict. Iran continues to strike Israeli and U.S. military bases with missiles and drones, aiming to force U.S. military withdrawal from the Middle East. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not be opened due to U.S. President Donald Trump's comments, and Iranian officials declared that even if navigation resumes, it will not be open to the U.S. The Iranian Foreign Minister emphasized the rejection of a ceasefire and demanded guarantees to prevent similar conflicts in the future. Additionally, Iran reported that its meteorological radar facilities were attacked by U.S. and Israeli forces, a senior advisor was severely injured, and denied any requests for a ceasefire. On the U.S. side, reports suggest Trump has 'lost patience' and will deliver a national address at 9 a.m. UTC+8, potentially announcing the nearing end of the Iran conflict, while attributing the responsibility for the Strait's security to NATO. The U.S. has expanded its Middle East deployment, doubling the number of A-10 attack aircraft, and intelligence agencies assess that Iran currently lacks substantial negotiation intentions. Trump indicated plans to 'withdraw soon' without providing a timeline and mentioned monitoring Iranian nuclear materials via satellite. In Israel, the Prime Minister stated that Iran no longer poses a 'survival threat.' The Israeli military reported using approximately 16,000 munitions, destroying thousands of targets, and claimed Iran's missile capabilities and command chain have been weakened. Israeli forces conducted airstrikes in Lebanon, killing a Hezbollah southern front commander, while internal concerns arise over Trump's potential premature announcement of the operation's end. Other regional dynamics include the UAE intercepting over 2,000 drones and considering joint operations with U.S. forces to ensure Strait navigation. Saudi Arabia's oil exports have decreased by about 50% due to Strait obstructions. Regional energy and industry have been impacted, with UAE's Global Aluminum closing a smelting plant due to attacks. Vladimir Zelensky stated that Ukraine is engaging in cooperation talks with several Middle Eastern countries, while Russia denied providing intelligence support to Iran targeting civilian facilities.

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Odaily Seer's monitoring shows that in the Polymarket "NBA Regular Season Pistons vs. Raptors" prediction event, an account with over $1.6 million in profit (address: 0xbddf61af533ff524d27154e589d2d7a81510c684) purchased $110,000 worth of bets on the Pistons to win by a 3.5-point spread against the Raptors, at an opening price of 48¢. The NBA regular season game between the Pistons and Raptors tipped off at 8:00 AM Beijing time today. The NBA regular season is currently nearing its end, with the Pistons holding a 54-21 record, ranking 1st in the Eastern Conference; the Raptors have a 42-32 record, ranking 5th in the Eastern Conference. Odaily Seer continuously monitors the prediction market, seeing changes before prices are set.

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