Japan's goods imports in February increased by 10.2% year-on-year, falling short of the anticipated 11.5%, according to Jin10. The previous value was revised from -2.50% to -2.60%. This data reflects the ongoing economic adjustments and trade dynamics affecting Japan's import activities.

Japan's seasonally adjusted trade balance for February recorded a deficit of 374.243 billion yen, according to Jin10. This marks a significant shift from the previous surplus of 455.5 billion yen. The data highlights ongoing challenges in Japan's trade dynamics, influenced by various global economic factors. The shift from surplus to deficit may impact economic strategies and policies moving forward.

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has surpassed two weeks, with discussions focusing on Iran's reported use of low-cost drones to effectively counter U.S. missile defenses, which cost millions of dollars, and destroy expensive ground-based radar systems. According to RTHK, Iran's deployment of drone swarms and low-cost weaponry exemplifies an 'asymmetric' strategy that has become a significant area of military research globally in recent years. Experts suggest that future warfare will increasingly prioritize computational power and network speed over traditional measures such as armor thickness.

South Korea's Finance Minister announced a financial aid package of 1.5 trillion won to support businesses impacted by supply chain disruptions. According to Jin10, the aid aims to alleviate the economic strain on companies facing challenges due to ongoing global supply chain issues. The government is committed to ensuring that affected businesses receive the necessary support to maintain operations and stabilize the economy. This initiative is part of broader efforts to address the economic fallout from supply chain disruptions and support the country's economic recovery.

South Korea's Finance Minister has announced plans to provide preferential interest rates to businesses. According to Jin10, this initiative aims to support companies in navigating economic challenges and fostering growth. The move is part of a broader strategy to stimulate the economy and enhance the competitiveness of South Korean enterprises. The government is expected to implement these measures soon, although specific details on the rates and eligibility criteria have yet to be disclosed. This development underscores South Korea's commitment to bolstering its business sector amid global economic uncertainties.

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Gold prices experienced a slight decline as investors potentially adjusted their positions in anticipation of the upcoming Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decision. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X, highlighting the market's cautious stance as traders await signals on future monetary policy directions. The FOMC meeting is expected to provide insights into the Federal Reserve's approach to interest rates, which could influence gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset. Market participants are closely monitoring the situation, as any indication of rate hikes could further impact gold prices. The precious metal's performance remains sensitive to economic indicators and central bank policies, with investors weighing the potential implications of the FOMC's decisions on the broader financial landscape.

CryptoQuant, an on-chain data analytics firm, reports that ahead of the Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate decision, derivatives market traders have clearly shifted to a bullish sentiment. However, if Bitcoin prices continue to rise, they may encounter resistance in the $75,000 to $85,000 range. Julio Moreno, Head of Research at CryptoQuant, points out that long positions in the perpetual contract market have increased significantly recently, indicating that traders generally expect further upward movement in the short term. As Bitcoin broke through $70,000, a large number of short positions were liquidated, while new long positions continued to be established above $73,000. Meanwhile, funding rates also reflect a change in market sentiment. Bitcoin perpetual contract funding rates were extremely negative before March 13th, but have turned generally positive since March 15th, indicating that traders are willing to pay fees to maintain long positions. Ethereum funding rates have also mostly remained positive since March 9th. However, CryptoQuant points out that if Bitcoin continues to rise, it may first encounter resistance around $75,000, which corresponds to the lower edge of the "Traders' On-chain Realized Price". The next important resistance zone is around $85,000, a level that served as price resistance during the rallies in October 2025 and January of this year.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) jointly released a new 68-page regulatory guidance on Tuesday, clarifying that most digital assets are not securities and aiming to provide a clearer regulatory framework for the market. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins stated at the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, D.C., “We are no longer the ‘securities and everything commission.’” He noted that this interpretative guidance will help market participants better understand how federal securities laws apply to crypto assets. The new guidance proposes a classification system for crypto assets, including categories such as stablecoins, digital commodities, and “digital tools,” and states that these assets are generally not considered securities. The document also explains under what circumstances non-securities crypto assets may be considered securities and clarifies the applicability of activities such as mining, staking, and airdrops under securities laws. This regulatory stance contrasts sharply with previous attitudes of U.S. regulators. During the Biden administration, former SEC Chairman Gary Gensler repeatedly stated that most crypto assets were securities and initiated enforcement actions against several crypto companies.

At the DC Blockchain Summit, Amy Oldenburg, Head of Digital Asset Strategy at Morgan Stanley, stated that market adoption of crypto ETFs is still in its very early stages, with financial advisors still evaluating how digital assets can be allocated within traditional portfolios. Oldenburg pointed out that the primary demand currently comes from self-directed investors, rather than accounts managed by financial advisors. She noted that approximately 80% of crypto ETF trading on the Morgan Stanley platform originates from self-directed accounts. Morgan Stanley has allowed clients to purchase Bitcoin ETFs through their brokerage accounts since 2024 and has been gradually expanding product accessibility. Oldenburg stated that this process has been conducted in a “gradual and prudent” manner, as the wealth management industry still needs time to understand this new asset class and explore its role in asset allocation models. With increasing institutional participation, some large financial institutions have begun setting initial crypto asset allocation ranges for their portfolios, typically between 1% and 4%.

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes filed criminal charges on Tuesday against the prediction market platform Kalshi, accusing it of providing illegal betting services within the state, including allowing users to bet on sports events and election results. In a statement, Mayes said that while Kalshi positions itself as a "prediction market," it is actually operating an illegal gambling business and allowing users to bet on Arizona elections, violating local laws. "No company can decide for itself which laws to comply with," he stated. The prosecution documents show that Kalshi faces a total of 20 criminal charges, including allowing Arizona residents to bet on various events such as professional and college sports, player performance betting, and election results. The charges also include four election betting-related offenses involving the 2028 U.S. presidential election, the 2026 Arizona gubernatorial election, the 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary, and the 2026 secretary of state election. Kalshi stated that the charges are "seriously flawed" and called the attorney general's actions "political." The platform has long argued that its event contracts fall under the purview of the Commodity Exchange Act and should be regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), with federal regulation taking precedence over state law. Currently, Kalshi faces similar regulatory challenges in several states, including Ohio and Tennessee, and the legal debate surrounding whether prediction markets constitute gambling is escalating.

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