Chevron has reported that storm damage to its Wheatstone gas facility in Australia is hindering efforts to resume operations. Bloomberg posted on X, highlighting the difficulties faced by the energy giant in restoring functionality at the site. The Wheatstone facility, a significant component of Chevron's operations in the region, has been affected by adverse weather conditions, complicating the restart process. The company is working to address the damage and resume normal operations as soon as possible.

On Mar 29, 2026, 09:34 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Ethereum has dropped below 2,000 USDT and is now trading at 1,997.030029 USDT, with a narrowed 0.05% decrease in 24 hours.

Stocks have demonstrated unexpected resilience despite the ongoing conflict involving Iran. Wall Street Journal (Markets) posted on X that there are several factors contributing to this stability. Analysts suggest that the market's ability to withstand geopolitical tensions is due to a combination of investor confidence and strategic market positioning. James Mackintosh, a financial analyst, notes that while geopolitical events typically cause market volatility, the current situation has not led to significant declines. This can be attributed to investors' focus on long-term economic indicators and corporate earnings, which remain strong. Additionally, central banks' monetary policies continue to support market stability. The market's response to the Iran conflict highlights the complex interplay between geopolitical events and economic fundamentals. Investors are advised to remain vigilant and consider potential risks, but the current outlook suggests a cautious optimism in the face of geopolitical uncertainties.

Circle has reported a significant decrease in the circulation of its USDC stablecoin over the past week. According to PANews, official data indicates that between March 20 and March 26, Circle issued approximately 3.8 billion USDC while redeeming around 4.9 billion USDC, resulting in a net reduction of about 1.1 billion USDC in circulation. The total circulation of USDC now stands at 78 billion coins, backed by reserves of approximately $78.2 billion. These reserves include $44.1 billion in overnight reverse repurchase agreements with U.S. Treasury securities, $22.4 billion in Treasury bills with maturities of less than three months, $11.1 billion in deposits with systemically important financial institutions, and $600 million in other bank deposits.

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Dar, met with Egypt's visiting Foreign Minister, Abdul Ati, to exchange views on the tensions in the Middle East. According to RTHK, the Pakistani Foreign Ministry emphasized the need for restraint and de-escalation, advocating for resolving disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. Abdul Ati arrived in Islamabad yesterday and will participate in a meeting with foreign ministers from Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

The global cryptocurrency market cap now stands at $2.3T, down by -0.31% over the last day, according to CoinMarketCap data.Bitcoin (BTC) has been trading between $66,124 and $67,289 over the past 24 hours. As of 09:30 AM (UTC) today, BTC is trading at $66,674, up by 0.48%.Most major cryptocurrencies by market cap are trading mixed. Market outperformers include NOM, STO, and HEMI, up by 45%, 45%, and 16%, respectively.Top stories of the day:Coin Center: If CLARITY Act Fails to Pass, US Government May Strengthen Crypto Regulation in the FutureEY Launches Blockchain Privacy Sandbox for Enhanced Smart Contract DevelopmentBNP Paribas Launches Six Crypto Asset-Linked ETNsBrazil Enacts Law to Confiscate and Sell Criminal Assets, Including CryptocurrencyCanada Proposes Ban on Cryptocurrency Donations to Political CampaignsKalshi Faces Legal Challenges Over Alleged Gambling ViolationsSenator Warren Seeks Commerce Department Records on Bitmain Amid Security ConcernsTurkey Removes Crypto Tax Provisions from Legislative ProposalRipple CEO Confident in Clarity Act Passage Despite Negotiation ChallengesMarket movers:ETH: $2002.37 (+0.16%)BNB: $613.83 (+0.30%)XRP: $1.3367 (-0.12%)SOL: $82.4 (-0.93%)TRX: $0.3199 (+2.43%)DOGE: $0.09107 (+0.05%)U: $1.0006 (+0.01%)WLFI: $0.0984 (+1.13%)BCH: $483.8 (+1.15%)XAUT: $4488.6 (-0.15%)

3월 29일 이란 측 소식에 따르면, 이란 이슬람 의회 의장 칼리바프는 미국이 겉으로는 협상을 강조하지만, 뒤에서는 지상 공격을 비밀리에 계획하고 있다고 지적했다. 칼리바프는 이란 군이 미군의 지상 공격을 “기다리고” 있으며, 미국의 지역 동맹국들을 “처벌”할 것이라고 말했다. 앞서 미국 측 소식통에 따르면 미 국방부는 이란에서 “수주간의 지상 작전”을 전개하기 위해 준비 중이라고 한다. 현재 도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 미 국방부의 작전 계획을 어느 정도까지 승인할지는 불분명하다. (CCTV 뉴스)

In Mexico City, a unique protest unfolded last Saturday as demonstrators transformed a major highway into a temporary soccer field. According to Ming Pao, the protest involved dozens of participants who organized a friendly soccer match to express their discontent with the prioritization of preparations for the FIFA World Cup, which is set to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The protesters aimed to draw attention to the neglect of pressing local issues in the capital, emphasizing that the focus on the World Cup should not overshadow essential public concerns.

Guotou Silver LOF has announced a temporary suspension of trading activities starting from the market opening on March 27, 2026, until 10:30 AM the same day. According to Jin10, the fund will resume trading at 10:30 AM on March 27, 2026. During the suspension period, redemption services for the fund will continue as usual.

On March 29, it was reported that the TRUMP team is suspected of selling TRUMP tokens valued at over $16 million. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, a Bitgo custody address transferred 5.48 million TRUMP tokens to a centralized exchange (CEX) within the past two hours. The source of these funds traces back to the TRUMP Team Allocation address, which deposited a total of 18.14 million tokens two months ago, valued at $81.64 million at that time.

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