Israeli media: Israel launches a preemptive strike against Iran

Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude oil prices to fall to the lower end of the $70 per barrel range later this year.

Goldman Sachs expects the average price of Brent crude oil to exceed $100 per barrel in March, $85 per barrel in April, and to fall back to $70 per barrel by the end of the year. If the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted for two months, prices in the fourth quarter are expected to rise to $93 per barrel.

US Treasury volatility rises to a nine-month high, with the bond market "fear index" reaching its highest level since June last year

On March 13th, volatility in the U.S. Treasury market reached a nine-month high, with the ICE BofA MOVE index climbing. Escalating Iran tensions heightened market inflation concerns, rising oil prices reduced the appeal of Treasuries, 30-year Treasury yields increased, and traders reduced bets on rate cuts in 2026. Investors need to consider the uncertainty brought about by stagflation.

GI-TOC Latest Report: USDT Becomes New Tool for Gold Laundering in Venezuela

The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) report indicates that Venezuela has become a major destination for illegal Amazon gold and conducts transactions through USDT (Tether), functioning as a money laundering hub. The article also discusses U.S. Congressional legislation targeting illegal gold mining, emphasizing the need to incorporate digital asset provisions to enhance effectiveness.

Trump says the US is hitting Iran's regime from military, economic, and other fronts

Gate News reported that on March 13, U.S. President Trump stated that the United States is comprehensively destroying Iran's terrorist regime across multiple dimensions, including military and economic aspects. Trump claimed that Iran's navy has vanished, its air force no longer exists, and missiles, drones, and other weapons are being destroyed, with its leadership erased from the earth. Trump simultaneously criticized The New York Times' reporting, stating that reading that publication would give the false impression that the United States has not won.

Bitcoin Finally Won? JPMorgan: Funds Shift After Iran Tensions, Bitcoin ETF Inflows Surpass Gold

JPMorgan report shows that since the onset of the Iran conflict, Bitcoin spot ETFs have experienced capital inflows of 1.5%, while gold ETFs have seen capital outflows of 2.7%. This phenomenon indicates that market preferences for safe-haven assets are shifting and reflects rising institutional investor attention on Bitcoin. However, institutions still prefer gold and maintain a cautious stance on Bitcoin. Analysts are optimistic about Bitcoin's long-term prospects and forecast a price target of $266,000.

Hong Kong's First Batch of Stablecoin Licenses: Top Three Revealed, HSBC Makes Exceptional Entry

Hong Kong is about to issue its first batch of stablecoin licenses, with approved institutions including HSBC, joint venture Anchorpoint, and OSL Group. Regulators aim to ensure market stability through strict regulations, while Chinese companies such as Ant Group and JD.com are absent from this round of license competition due to policy constraints. This move will impact the global stablecoin regulatory landscape.