Trump, Iran, US stocks, oil, liquidity, the Ukrainianization of the Iranian situation: Trump's conspiracy? Golden Finance, the purpose of war is not to win, but to sustain.

JPMorgan has announced a commitment of €2.8 million to aid small businesses in France. According to Jin10, this initiative aims to address the financing accessibility challenges faced by these enterprises. Over the next three years, €1.8 million will be directed towards supporting the French Public Investment Bank.

According to Onchain Lens monitoring, the wallet (0xb0e...bA2d) associated with SOL treasury company Forward Industries withdrew 4,648 ETH from Kraken, worth $9.95 million.

According to Gate data, spot gold rebounded and broke through $4,400/oz, currently trading at $4,409/oz, up 0.07% on the day.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 254,640 vehicles in the United States due to potential failures in rearview camera images and certain driver assistance features, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). These issues may impair drivers' ability to perceive hazards, increasing the risk of collisions. The recall highlights ongoing concerns about vehicle safety and the reliability of advanced driver assistance systems.

Since the outbreak of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, global energy transportation through the Hormuz Strait has faced significant disruptions. According to Jin10, data from market service agencies indicate that since March, the number of merchant ships passing through the strait has decreased by 95% compared to before the conflict. Agence France-Presse reported on March 23, citing data from market service agency Kepler, that from March 1 to 16:00 GMT on March 23, only 144 merchant ships passed through the Hormuz Strait, marking a 95% reduction compared to February 28, before the conflict erupted. Among these, 91 transits involved vessels transporting oil and natural gas, with most heading eastward after exiting the strait. The multinational agency "Combined Maritime Forces," led by the U.S. Navy, revealed that prior to the conflict, approximately 138 ships passed through the strait daily. Agence France-Presse noted that on March 23, ships passing through the Hormuz Strait appeared to be using a northern route. This route is reportedly located north of Iran's Larak Island and has been approved by the Iranian government.

Christoph Rieger, head of interest rate and credit research at Commerzbank, noted that the bond market remains influenced by developments in the Middle East. According to Jin10, Rieger highlighted a shift in the market's internal dynamics over recent days. The focus may be moving from combating inflation to addressing its side effects. In the Eurozone, the preliminary Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) figures will be a key data point to watch, with the main question being the extent of their decline.

Since the outbreak of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy transport, has been severely disrupted. Market services data shows that since March, the number of merchant ships passing through the strait has decreased by 95% compared to before the conflict. AFP, citing data from market services firm Kepler, reported on March 23 that from March 1 to 4 PM GMT on March 23, only 144 merchant ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz, a 95% decrease compared to before the conflict broke out on February 28. Of these, 91 were oil and gas transport vessels, most of which sailed eastward out of the strait. Data from the Joint Maritime Information Center, a multinational organization led by the US Navy, shows that approximately 138 ships passed through the strait daily before the conflict. AFP reported that the ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz on March 23 appeared to have all used a northern route. This route is reportedly located north of Iran's Larak Island and was approved by the Iranian government. (Xinhua)

Margaret Ryan, the enforcement director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has resigned approximately six months after assuming the position. According to NS3.AI, her departure follows internal disagreements concerning an investigation involving associates of U.S. President Donald Trump. The probe reportedly targeted Tron founder Justin Sun and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Ryan's efforts to pursue fraud indictments were allegedly obstructed by SEC Chairman Paul Atkins and other officials appointed by the Republican administration.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has called for a nationwide energy-saving initiative in response to potential risks to oil and natural gas supplies due to the conflict in Iran. According to RTHK, public institutions in South Korea will reduce the use of official vehicles as part of this effort. The South Korean government plans to draft a supplementary budget of 25 trillion won, equivalent to $16.6 billion, which may include consumer vouchers and financial support for businesses. This proposal is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly by the end of the month. President Lee emphasized at a cabinet meeting that the priority is not to save government finances but to quickly and effectively allocate funds to areas in need. Energy and Environment Minister Kim Seong-hwan stated that current vehicle restrictions in the private sector are voluntary, but measures may be adjusted if the energy alert level rises. The government will request the top 50 oil-consuming companies to reduce usage and encourage staggered work hours and other energy-saving measures. Additionally, South Korea plans to restart five nuclear reactors in May, ease restrictions on coal-fired power plants, and expand the use of renewable energy to reduce long-term reliance on liquefied natural gas. South Korea currently holds approximately 190 million barrels of oil reserves, with the government owning 100 million barrels and private refineries holding 90 million barrels. According to International Energy Agency standards, these reserves could last for 208 days. However, South Korean officials note that this figure does not account for petrochemical exports, suggesting a shorter buffer period. Analysts, using data from the Korea National Oil Corporation, estimate that with a daily consumption of 2.9 million barrels in 2024, the reserves may last less than two months. The South Korean government has secured a commitment from the United Arab Emirates to supply 24 million barrels of oil, though the exact delivery timeline remains unclear.

On March 18, the Hainan Provincial Local Financial Regulatory Bureau officially issued a risk warning, directly targeting illegal financial activities currently taking place in the market under the guise of "Hainan International Data Asset Exchange," "Hainan Data Exchange," and "Hainan Maritime Exchange," which are illegally conducting RWA (Real-World Asset) and RDA (Real-World Data Asset) trading businesses. This directly exposes the compliance pretense of some illegal entities and reiterates the regulatory red lines for RWA tokenization activities within Hainan Province. The core of this risk warning from the Hainan Provincial Local Financial Regulatory Bureau is to completely deny the legal status of the "Hainan International Data Asset Exchange," clearly informing the market that no such institution has ever been approved for establishment within Hainan Province. At the same time, the regulatory authorities clearly define the compliance threshold for the establishment of trading venues: the establishment of any trading venue within Hainan Province must be approved by the provincial government. Without approval from the competent authorities, market entities are not only prohibited from using exclusive terms such as "exchange" or "trading center" in their registered names, but also from conducting any trading venue-related business activities.

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Prosecutors doubt the authenticity of Sam Bankman-Fried’s prison letter. A judge has ordered him to clarify who prepared his filings.

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Bitcoin briefly surged past the $71,000 mark after Donald Trump abruptly retracted his threat to detroy Iran thorugh airstrikes, with the good news sending shockwaves through the crypto market.

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Even though Trump has unilaterally TACO multiple times, a quick victory is no longer possible. Whether it's backing down or a protracted war, it's all bad news for dollar assets, and the risk of the petrodollar collapsing is rising.

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