U.S. Has Not Agreed to Extend Ceasefire Agreement

Hungary's Fidesz Leader Orban Pledges to Unlock Frozen EU Funds Within Three Months

Peter Moaciur, head of Hungary's Fidesz party, announced plans to unblock EU funds by meeting key requirements within three months, focusing on anti-corruption, media freedom, and judicial independence to restore economic stability and investor confidence.

BIS Warns Global Stablecoin Regulatory Fragmentation Will Fuel Arbitrage and Fragment Cross-Border Markets

The BIS's Pablo Hernandez de Cos warned that differing stablecoin regulations threaten cross-border markets and create arbitrage opportunities. He noted stablecoins' inadequacy for payments, potential market destabilization risks, and regulatory challenges linked to money laundering and sovereignty.

Seven Israeli Officers Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Crypto Theft Ring

Israeli Security Forces Charged in Crypto Theft Case Israeli authorities have charged seven military and police officers with running a multimillion-dollar theft and bribery ring involving cryptocurrency, marking the second crypto-related criminal case to hit the country's defence establishment in

Trump First Explicitly Said “Regime Change” for Iran: The White House Officially Forwarded Three Signals

Trump first directly mentioned Iran’s “regime change” in a public statement, and explicitly said that the U.S. side would not be influenced by Israel. He used Venezuela as an analogy, implying that the U.S. may adopt a long-term pressure strategy against Iran. This will change the negotiation framework and increase the risk of oil-price and market volatility. Taiwan investors need to pay attention to the oil price trend, the reaction at the Fed hearing, and the agenda of the U.S.-China summit.

Russian Crypto Exchange Grinex Halts Operations After $13M Hack, Threatening Sanctions Evasion Network

Russian cryptocurrency exchange Grinex ceased operations after a cyberattack caused losses over $13 million. The shutdown impacts Russian businesses' ability to convert rubles internationally and challenges the country's shadow finance system.

Iran Has Not Yet Decided Whether to Attend Second Round of U.S. Talks, Citing Deep Mistrust

An Iranian official indicated that Iran has not decided on participating in the second round of U.S.-Iran talks due to mistrust stemming from U.S. actions and statements, exacerbated by a recent U.S. attack on an Iranian vessel.