U.S. President Trump announced in a White House address that the “Epic Raging Operation” had achieved a decisive victory and that he plans to end the military intervention within two to three weeks. The market reaction was intense: spot gold and crude oil prices fell sharply, while Bitcoin remained stable. The Iranian president then issued a public letter questioning U.S. conduct and emphasizing Iran’s right to self-defense.

Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer said acquiring Epic Games is key to Disney’s growth under the current CEO, Josh D’Amaro. Although there is disagreement internally and some point out that founder Tim Sweeney controls the decision-making, Disney and Epic are working together to build a virtual interactive world centered on Fortnite and are also facing market opportunities.

Epic Games announced layoffs of over 1,000 employees, representing 20% of its total workforce, to address declining Fortnite engagement and financial difficulties. The CEO emphasized that the layoffs are unrelated to AI and plans to save over $500 million. Additionally, the company will shut down three Fortnite game modes, indicating the structural challenges and macroeconomic headwinds the company is facing.

Abacus.AI CEO Bindu Reddy criticized Google Gemini 3.0 for failing to meet expectations, with many users remaining on 2.5, and suggested that Google train 100 models simultaneously. Elon Musk subsequently responded by pointing out the geopolitical landscape of the AI race, reflecting industry anxiety and competition over AI.

Wall Street analyst Tom Lee predicts that U.S. stocks will experience a 20% crash after reaching new highs, while believing that high oil prices are actually beneficial for U.S. stocks. He points out that speculative bubbles in the market have been cleared, and tech stocks are currently a good buying opportunity on dips. Additionally, after the crypto market's harsh winter, speculative behavior has been significantly reduced.

A trader recently exchanged approximately $50 million in assets on Ethereum for only 327 AAVE tokens, suffering a loss of over 99.9%. The transaction involved redeeming aEthUSDT and swapping through CoW Protocol, likely caused by insufficient liquidity or incorrect trading instructions that led to this disaster. Despite the staggering amount, the impact on the AAVE market is minimal, highlighting the risks in large DeFi transactions.

Tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran have escalated into a full military campaign as of March 6, 2026. Operation Epic Fury has now entered its seventh day. Heavy airstrikes have hit Tehran and several strategic locations across Iran. Forces from the United States and Israel hav

Technical infrastructure assets like Solana and BNB maintain broader ecosystem relevance despite short‑term volatility. Meme tokens such as Shiba Inu, Pepe, and Gigachad exhibit dynamic trading patterns driven by community and speculative activity. Market sentiment shifts remain a

Author: Jae, PANews On March 4th, as the situation in the Middle East suddenly worsened, global financial markets instantly entered a "wartime state." For global investors, this was a trading day worthy of being recorded in history. Disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy choke point, triggered a sharp surge in international oil prices. Panic quickly swept through traditional capital markets, and Asia-Pacific stock markets experienced an epic sell-off. KOSPI in South Korea plummeted 12% in a single day, marking the largest decline in history; the Nikkei 225 dropped 3.7%, its worst performance in five months; Middle Eastern local stock markets once tumbled nearly 5% amid a correction; major European and American stock indices closed lower across the board. However, an unusual phenomenon quietly emerged amid this sell-off. The crypto market, often regarded as "high risk, high volatility," which tends to be the first asset class to collapse during any geopolitical crisis, surprisingly held steady this time. Bitcoin experienced a brief panic

During the 2026 "Epic Fury" operation against Iran, the U.S. military struck over 1,000 targets within the first 24 hours, relying on the deeply integrated AI Maven Smart System, which significantly enhanced operational speed. AI assisted in data analysis and decision-making, thereby compressing traditional military decision times and accelerating the war process. This event demonstrates that the militarization of AI has become deeply embedded in the battlefield, changing the decision-making chain and efficiency of warfare.