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Gate Daily (March 2): Trump campaign faces "insider trading" allegations over Iran airstrike; Vitalik explains Ethereum execution layer roadmap

Gate Daily (March 2): Trump campaign faces "insider trading" allegations over Iran airstrike; Vitalik explains Ethereum execution layer roadmap

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from weekend lows, trading around $66,700 on March 2. A mysterious account made precise bets on a U.S. airstrike against Iran, while the Trump camp faces allegations of "insider trading." Vitalik outlined Ethereum's execution layer roadmap, focusing on two major changes: state trees and virtual machines.

Polymarket breaks $478 million in daily trading record after Iran airstrike

After the US and Israel conducted airstrikes on Iran, the prediction market platform Polymarket reached a new trading volume high, hitting $478 million in a single day, with political markets accounting for $220 million. Bubblemaps discovered at least six addresses profiting approximately $1.2 million, raising concerns about insider trading. Meanwhile, competitor Kalshi faced criticism for involving contracts related to Hamedani, despite its CEO claiming the contracts comply with CFTC regulations, the company is facing ethical challenges.

The outbreak of war between the US and Iran triggers a liquidation wave in the crypto world, with Brother MaJi's 25x leverage being liquidated again.

February 28, Israel launched a military operation against Iran with support from the United States, causing significant volatility in the crypto market. Major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana all experienced sharp declines, especially when a well-known artist Huang Licheng was forcibly liquidated due to holding an Ethereum position with 25x leverage, resulting in a substantial loss of funds. This incident highlights the market risks associated with high leverage. The event has drawn widespread attention, and the crypto market's response to geopolitical risks has been swift. Investors should exercise caution in managing their risks.

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