The dollar has gained strength against most currencies during the Asian trading session, driven by potential liquidity demands arising from Middle East conflicts. According to ChainCatcher, Vishnu Varathan, Head of Macroeconomic Research at Mizuho Securities, suggests that the prevailing 'cash is king' sentiment may bolster the dollar's buying advantage. This trend is likely to be reinforced by the greater disadvantages faced by the euro and most other non-oil currencies.

South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yoon-cheol pledged a comprehensive reform of how the country's public institutions handle digital assets. A series of recent incidents have exposed weaknesses in the government's custody and oversight of seized cryptocurrencies. Koo stated that he will cooperate with agencies such as the Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service to examine the current status and management practices of digital assets held and managed by the government and public institutions through seizures and other measures, and will take swift action to strengthen digital asset security and prevent similar incidents from recurring. He emphasized that government-held digital assets are limited to those obtained through legal enforcement means such as tax seizures or criminal investigations. (Decrypt)

Several crypto community users reported today that their X platform accounts were locked due to posting content suspected of being advertisements. The main reason is that "projects with invitations are judged as advertisements by X platform," thus requiring compliance with the latest "paid partnership" rules. However, according to some crypto KOLs, removing the relevant tweets allows them to apply for account unlocking. Crypto community analysis suggests that all posts suspected of being advertisements must currently use the official "Paid Partnership" tag or prominently display "Ad / Sponsored by XXX" at the beginning. The disclosure must be easily visible, and sponsored content must be forcibly marked; otherwise, posts are highly likely to be deleted or accounts banned. Longer posts currently do not have an official tag, but users can manually add explanations in a prominent location. Furthermore, according to crypto community user feedback and analysis by Grok, simply sharing crypto viewpoints, attitudes, and project updates is categorized as personal expression and does not qualify as "paid partnership." Previously, Nikita Bier, X Product Manager and Solana Consultant, clarified that the "Paid Collaboration" feature is used to label commercial promotional content, enhance transparency with fans, and clearly distinguish between commercial collaborations and organic content. The X platform encourages creators and brands to conduct commercial collaborations on X, but undisclosed promotional content will damage the integrity of the product and weaken users' trust in the content.

Qatar's air defense systems have been activated to intercept incoming aerial threats, as reported on March 2. According to Jin10, explosions were heard southwest of Doha, prompting the Interior Ministry to issue a nationwide emergency alert. Citizens are urged to remain indoors or in safe locations and avoid going out unless absolutely necessary until the situation stabilizes. This marks the fourth emergency alert since February 28, following missile and drone attacks from Iran. The U.S. Al Udeid Air Base, located approximately 35 kilometers southwest of Doha and about 200 kilometers from the Iranian border, houses around 10,000 U.S. troops and is one of the largest American military bases in the Gulf region.

Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Ryozo Himino offered no clear signal of a near-term interest rate hike in his latest remarks on Monday. This move, fueled by the conflict erupting in the Middle East over the weekend, further reinforced existing market expectations that BOJ policymakers would hold rates steady at this month's monetary policy meeting. "I want to closely monitor developments in the Middle East," Himino emphasized in a speech to business leaders in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. The global economic outlook has become even more uncertain following the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Himino's statement suggests that the likelihood of a rate hike at the BOJ's March 19 policy meeting is extremely low. This contrasts sharply with his stance in January 2025, when he explicitly indicated that the committee would discuss raising the benchmark interest rate at a subsequent meeting, which the BOJ did indeed do. Himino's current silence aligns closely with market participants' expectations. Pricing in the overnight index swap (OIS) market indicates only a 6% probability that the Bank of Japan will raise its policy rate from 0.75% this month. However, market expectations for April are quite different, with pricing reflecting a probability of a rate hike at the April meeting as high as approximately 65%.

Iran missile and drone strikes, Dubai and Doha explosions, Gulf regional escalation: verified reports map blasts in Dubai, Doha as UAE, Qatar ministries respond source: https://coincu.com/news/brent-crude-steadies-as-dubai-doha-blasts-hit-second-day/

Toyota has raised its offer price for the second time and extended the tender period in its efforts to privatize Toyota Industries. Bloomberg posted on X that the company has reached an agreement with Elliott Investment Management. This move is part of Toyota's strategic plan to consolidate its operations and enhance its market position. The decision to increase the offer price and prolong the tender period reflects Toyota's commitment to securing the privatization deal, which is seen as a significant step in its long-term business strategy. The agreement with Elliott Investment Management marks a crucial development in Toyota's bid to take Toyota Industries private, aiming to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

The pledge follows examples of custody lapses that have exposed weaknesses in how South Korean authorities secure seized crypto. source: https://decrypt.co/359574/finance-minister-pledges-reform-crypto-handling-failure-korea

More than half of the world's leading maritime insurance clubs will stop providing war risk coverage for vessels entering the Persian Gulf starting Thursday. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the significant impact this decision may have on global shipping operations. The move comes amid heightened tensions in the region, prompting insurers to reassess the risks associated with maritime activities in the area. This change in policy could lead to increased costs and operational challenges for shipping companies navigating these waters. The Persian Gulf is a critical route for global oil and gas shipments, and the withdrawal of war risk coverage may affect the flow of these essential commodities. Industry experts are closely monitoring the situation to gauge its potential impact on international trade and shipping logistics.

MANTRA has announced the specific timing for its token split and upgrade on the X platform. According to PANews, the upgrade is set to occur at block #13,000,000, which is expected to be reached at 12:20 PM on March 3, UTC+8. Previously, it was reported that the MANTRA token upgrade will take place on March 3, involving a rebranding and a 1:4 token split.

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Jinse Finance launches its cryptocurrency and blockchain industry daily news bulletin, "Jinse Morning 8," issue 2983, providing you with the latest and fastest news on the digital currency and blockchain industry.