State Council: Fully introduce blockchain and other technologies to conduct end-to-end certification for green electricity production and related processes

Strait of Hormuz Nearly Halts, Gulf Oil-Producing Nations Lose Approximately $15.1 Billion in Energy Revenue

Since the U.S. and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has stalled, causing Gulf oil-producing nations losses of approximately $15.1 billion, with millions of barrels of crude oil stranded, severely affecting Middle East energy supply and global oil markets.

HSBC and Standard Chartered Lead the Way! Hong Kong's First Batch of Stablecoin Licenses to Be Issued as Early as March 24, Monetary Authority Prioritizes Institutions with Note-Issuing Authority

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is expected to issue the first batch of stablecoin licenses by the end of this month, with HSBC and Standard Chartered being the most likely institutions to receive approval. The licenses may be issued on March 24. The number of licenses issued will be limited and will prioritize institutions that already have authorization to issue banknotes. This move signifies an important step for Hong Kong in its journey toward becoming a global digital asset center.

Trump Takes Stance on Iran Situation: Will Deliver Head-on Blow in Coming Week

Gate News report: On March 13, U.S. President Trump made a statement regarding the Iran situation and the Strait of Hormuz issue. Trump stated that over the next week, the U.S. will strike Iran head-on in response to the Iran situation. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz situation, Trump said "let's wait and see." When discussing U.S. escort operations in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump stated that the U.S. will take action if needed.

Mitsubishi UFJ: Iran conflict prompts oil price surge that may spur rate hikes from some central banks, Australian dollar stands out

Mitsubishi UFJ analysts point out that the oil price surge triggered by the Iran conflict may prompt some central banks to raise rates, but rate hikes amid weak economic conditions are unfavorable for currencies. The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise rates by 25 basis points, with the Australian dollar becoming one of the best-performing G10 currencies.

Palantir CEO First Responds to Pentagon Ban, Says Will Integrate Other Large Language Models Besides Claude

Palantir CEO Alex Karp responded at the AIPcon 9 conference to the Pentagon's designation of Anthropic as a supply chain risk, stating that the company will continue to integrate the technology while emphasizing restrictions on its use in domestic law enforcement. The Department of Defense remains using Claude models and has developed transition plans for potential conflict scenarios. Anthropic has sued the government, demanding withdrawal of the risk designation.

HSBC and Standard Chartered Expected to Receive Hong Kong’s First Stablecoin Licenses

HSBC and Standard Chartered are set to receive Hong Kong's first stablecoin licenses, supporting the region's aim to become a regulated global crypto hub. This move aligns with the HKMA's initiative to create a controlled digital-asset ecosystem.