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Taiwan Power Company has submitted the plan to restart the Nuclear Power Plant No. 3 for review by the Nuclear Safety Committee. If approved, it will still require 18 to 24 months of safety inspections, and the earliest it can resume power supply is by the end of 2027. Lai Ching-te pointed out that Nuclear Power Plants No. 2 and No. 3 meet the conditions for restart, but the restart of these two plants only accounts for 6% of Taiwan's total electricity, with the majority of power still relying on other sources.

Peter Steinberger, the founder of OpenClaw, pointed out that there is a significant difference in the acceptance of AI agents between China and the United States. China actively promotes OpenClaw, becoming the world's largest AI agent testing ground, even though the government has restricted state-owned enterprises from using it; while the United States is relatively conservative, with some companies harboring security concerns about using open AI tools. Steinberger will also join OpenAI to advance Codex technology development and establish the OpenClaw Foundation, hoping to maintain a neutral stance and promote global cooperation.

Two plaintiffs filed a class action lawsuit against Meta and Luxottica, alleging that the AI features of Ray-Ban smart glasses violate privacy commitments by sending users’ private images to be reviewed in Kenya. The attorneys said current law cannot protect the privacy rights of people who are not wearing the glasses, and they believe Meta should be held responsible for public relations. The current state of privacy law is designed for people wearing eyewear, but it does not cover those being filmed, leaving a major loophole.

The a16z research team proposed the concept of "Strong Chain Quality" (SCQ), extending Chain Quality (CQ) from a cross-time average to a fine spatial distribution within each block, ensuring that nodes with a specific proportion of stakes can obtain the same proportion of block space in each block. This design enhances the fairness and censorship resistance of the blockchain and opens up research space for transaction ordering mechanisms.

JPMorgan's report points out that during the ongoing war in Iran, Bitcoin has shown demand similar to that of safe-haven assets, with stable capital flows, in contrast to the trend of gold, which is historically experiencing consecutive declines. This demonstrates Bitcoin's resilience in geopolitical crises, prompting a market reassessment. JPMorgan's analysts believe that Bitcoin has exhibited its potential as digital gold, but uncertainty remains for the future.

Former Morgan Stanley deputy vice president Valerie Lockhart faced a prolonged yearlong job search after being laid off. Despite submitting more than 550 resumes, she received no offers. Family financial pressure was enormous, and she even launched a GoFundMe fundraising campaign. Although she eventually found a temporary contract job, she continued to search for work, struggling with employers’ high standards for candidates.

Senator Warren of the Democratic Party sent a letter to the Secretary of Commerce, asking for clarification on national security concerns regarding the Chinese Bitcoin mining manufacturer Bitmain, particularly concerning the Trump family's stake in American Bitcoin's purchase of mining machines. U.S. authorities have launched an investigation, worried that the related equipment could be used for espionage activities or pose a threat to the power grid's security. Bitmain and American Bitcoin deny any security issues, stating that they comply with the law. This issue reveals the tension between politics and national security.

The US-Israeli coalition conducted airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and steel mills, prompting Iran to retaliate against multiple countries, causing damage in places like Kuwait, Doha, and Tel Aviv. Financial markets were shaken, with Brent crude oil prices surpassing $106. Trump announced that the US has multiple strike targets and is considering increasing troop levels in the Middle East to respond to the situation.

The Russian government is considering a complete ban on gasoline exports starting April 1 to address rising domestic fuel prices and supply shortages. Deputy Prime Minister Novak is discussing the ban with oil companies, which may last until July 31. This move is expected to further impact global oil prices and inflation pressures.

The U.S. government has proposed a 15-point peace agreement framework to Iran through Pakistan, expecting to receive a counterproposal from Iran. Secretary of State Rubio stated that both sides have made concrete progress, and the flow of energy through the Strait of Hormuz has increased. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, U.S. military actions will continue.

The hacker group “Handala” claims to have successfully breached the private email inbox of U.S. FBI Director Kash Patel and has published his résumé and multiple emails. The U.S. Department of Justice has confirmed that the inbox was compromised, and this incident could further escalate tensions between the U.S. and Iran and increase geopolitical risks.

Economist Nouriel Roubini warns that Trump may escalate the war against Iran for victory, which could lead to a repeat of the oil crisis of the 2000s, affecting the global economy and inflation. He predicts that the Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank may have to restart interest rate hikes to address the rising oil prices and inflationary pressures.

Military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran have been ongoing for a month. According to sources, the United States has confirmed the destruction of about one-third of Iran's missile stockpile, with another one-third in an unknown status, possibly damaged or hidden. If a diplomatic resolution cannot be achieved, it will continue to impact the situation in the Middle East and market momentum.