Japan's Economy Minister Akazawa Ryoichi is set to visit the United States starting Thursday to meet with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo. According to Jin10, the discussions will focus on investment issues between Japan and the United States. This meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two nations.

Onchain Lens posted on X that Circle has minted $1 billion worth of USDC on the Solana blockchain within the past 10 hours. This recent activity contributes to a total of $23.75 billion USDC minted on Solana in 2026. The significant minting highlights Circle's ongoing engagement with the Solana network, reflecting the growing adoption and utilization of USDC in the cryptocurrency market.

On Mar 04, 2026, 00:43 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, BNB has dropped below 630 USDT and is now trading at 629.619995 USDT, with a narrowed 1.79% decrease in 24 hours.

A vessel located 7 nautical miles east of Fujairah, UAE, was reportedly struck by an unidentified flying object, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations office. The impact resulted in damage to the ship's steel plating, but all crew members are safe. According to Jin10, the incident highlights ongoing concerns about maritime security in the region.

Ray Dalio says that gold is a better safe-haven asset in times of conflict compared to Bitcoin, and raised concerns about the cryptocurrency’s lack of privacy. source: https://cointelegraph.com/news/ray-dalio-cautions-bitcoin-safe-haven-asset?utm_source=rss_feed&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss_partner_inbound

On March 4, U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to take decisive action regarding the situation in Iran, leading to a sharp decline in U.S. stock markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeting nearly 1,300 points at one point. According to BlockBeats, Trump later announced insurance and escort measures for oil tankers passing through the Hormuz Strait, causing oil prices, the U.S. dollar, and U.S. Treasury yields to retreat from their highs, narrowing the losses in U.S. stock indices, although the Nasdaq still fell over 1%. Iran remains focused on the Hormuz Strait, with Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy Deputy Commander Mohammad Akbarzadeh stating that the strait is under complete control of the Iranian navy, and several oil tankers have been hit by shells in the area. The probability of Iran closing the Hormuz Strait remains high on Polymarket. Additionally, Trump announced a trade embargo on Spain for refusing to support the U.S., raising concerns about trade uncertainty. Iran has reportedly chosen a successor for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. According to the New York Times, three Iranian officials familiar with the discussions revealed that Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, is the leading candidate for the position. Officials noted that the Assembly of Experts is considering announcing Mojtaba as the successor on Wednesday morning, although some express reservations, fearing he could become a target for the U.S. and Israel. In the Asia-Pacific early trading session, stock markets in Japan and South Korea experienced significant declines. As of the time of reporting, South Korea's KOSPI index fell by 6%, and KOSPI 200 index futures dropped by 5%, triggering a five-minute pause in program trading. Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell below 55,000 points, with a daily decline of 2.31%. Cryptocurrency markets saw a slight rebound overnight, with Bitcoin currently priced at $68,151.61, reflecting a 24-hour increase of 0.64%. Ethereum remains relatively weaker, currently priced at $1,981, with a 24-hour increase of 0.61%.

Total value locked across DeFi protocols has reached approximately $90 billion, with Ethereum holding 58. 8% of that total at $53. 35 billion while Solana has become the second-largest chain by TVL after overtaking TRON in 2024. The Current Distribution Ethereum at $53 source: https://www.ethnews.com/90-billion-is-locked-in-defi-here-is-where-it-actually-sits/

On Mar 04, 2026, 00:36 AM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has dropped below 68,000 USDT and is now trading at 67,921.898438 USDT, with a narrowed 1.52% decrease in 24 hours.

In the midst of ongoing debates over stablecoin yields, U.S. House Republican French Hill has recommended that the Senate adopt the House-passed CLARITY Act to advance legislative progress. According to ChainCatcher, the bill received bipartisan support in the House last year but did not address the Senate's current focus on stablecoin yield issues. Hill suggested that if the Senate cannot reach a clear conclusion, they should consider the House version, which was backed by 78 Democrats, as a potential solution. He also mentioned that the Treasury Department could intervene, noting that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) released a proposal last week regarding the implementation of the GENIUS Act and is seeking public feedback.

中美两国在AI标准化道路上的探索，尽管路径不同，却共同指向一个清晰的未来：AI正从一场技术淘金热，演变为一个有着明确规则、基础设施和风险管控的成熟产业。

Japan's composite Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for February recorded a final value of 53.9, showing a slight increase from the previous value of 53.8. According to Jin10, this marginal rise indicates a continued expansion in the country's economic activity. The PMI is a key indicator of the economic health of the manufacturing and service sectors, with a reading above 50 signaling expansion. The slight uptick suggests that Japan's economy is maintaining its growth momentum, albeit at a modest pace. Analysts will be watching closely to see if this trend continues in the coming months.

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