The UK and the US will establish a transatlantic working group to streamline access to capital markets and strengthen cryptocurrency cooperation

BTC whale proxy Garrett Jin: Trump’s remarks are political spin; the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East is irreversible

BTC OG insider mega-whale agent Garrett Jin analyzes President Trump’s speech, saying it suggests a commitment to a hot war, and that the escalation of the Middle East conflict is already set in stone. He notes that the market hasn’t priced this in, that the near-term rebound is driven by positioning, and that the absence of any solution to the war will continue to weigh on oil supply and raise risks for importing countries. A 6% jump in oil prices reflects the reality of the conflict escalating.

Should Bitcoin and stablecoins be included in foreign exchange reserves? Yang Chin-lung: The central bank’s stance will not change, but time and circumstances will.

Legislator Ko Ru-jun proposed including Bitcoin and stablecoins in Taiwan’s foreign exchange reserves, believing their advantages are especially evident in extreme situations. Central Bank Governor Yang Chin-lung responded that, although his stance remains unchanged, he will continuously evaluate new developments. Globally, central banks generally adopt a conservative approach, believing that Bitcoin is not suitable as a reserve asset, and Taiwan’s progress in this area is unlikely to be realized in the short term.

Coinbase Pushes Back on SEC View That Issuer Approval Should Be Required for Tokenized Securities

Coinbase is advocating for the SEC to allow issuer and third-party tokenization of publicly traded securities, claiming that requiring issuer consent would conflict with U.S. securities law and limit market accessibility. The exchange argues for a balance between both approaches to maintain secondary-market openness.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: will expand the range of targets it strikes; multiple industrial facilities in Abu Dhabi and Bahrain have already been identified

Gate News reports that on April 2, the Navy Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement stating that as the conflict escalates, it will expand the scope of its strike targets and accelerate the removal of the United States' presence in the region. In a series of retaliatory actions against attacks by the U.S. and Israel on the country's critical infrastructure, the following targets have been identified: ① Abu Dhabi's U.S. steel industry; ② Bahrain's Al-Hidd industrial city; ③ Bahrain's remaining aluminum industry infrastructure; ④ more targets to be announced.

SpaceX plans an IPO in July; a sluggish market may limit valuation upside

The Middle East war has led to a sluggish market, which could weaken the size of SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO). Analysts noted that a weak market would limit valuations, even though SpaceX is expected to list in July, with Musk counting on retail investors to boost demand.

Trump Promises a Ceasefire in “2 to 3 Weeks”! Bitcoin Surges Past $69,000, With the “Top 3 Positive Catalysts” Taking the Stage

The Middle East situation has taken a turn, with U.S. President Trump predicting that the U.S.-Iran conflict will be over within 2 to 3 weeks, driving a rebound in global markets. Asian stocks surged to their strongest gains in months, and both the U.S. stock market and the cryptocurrency market also rose. Iran has signaled a willingness to end the conflict; if the UAE were to join the fighting, it could affect oil prices. As market confidence rises, the issuance of crypto ETFs is expected to bring in new capital, further boosting the market outlook.