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Three measures in one week in South Korea raise concerns: selling Bitcoin, excluding stablecoins, and restricting exchange shareholdings

South Korea has recently introduced three cryptocurrency policies: the sale of 320.88 Bitcoins, the exemption of stablecoins (USDT and USDC) from corporate investment guidelines, and a 34% ownership cap for exchange shareholders. These measures have raised concerns in the market about the direction of regulation. While each measure has reasonable explanations, the cumulative effect could impact market confidence, especially during this sensitive period when new regulations are pending.

CLARITY Act 8-week window countdown, senators consider sacrificing stablecoin yields

The CLARITY Act has been held up in the Senate since passing the House in 2025 due to opposition from the banking industry to the stablecoin reward proposal. Within 8 to 10 weeks after legislation, there are three main windows to advance the bill, but several controversies remain. The market remains cautiously optimistic about the bill's passage.

The Supreme Court calls for "Legal Response to Cryptocurrency": Releases 3 Major Signals!

By 2026, the Supreme Court will incorporate cryptocurrencies into the judicial system, marking a shift from criminal offenses to civil and commercial regulations. Through changes in case types and judgment logic, digital assets will gain legal status, with more precise rulings and diversified remedies, better protecting the rights and interests of those harmed. This trend guides the market toward rationality and increases the cost of violations. Although the journey is long, the judicial attitude towards cryptocurrencies has been preliminarily established.

Arthur Hayes: Not increasing Bitcoin holdings for now, waiting for the Federal Reserve to restart money printing

Arthur Hayes stated in a podcast that while he is bullish on Bitcoin in the long term, he won't buy until the Federal Reserve eases policy. He is concerned that the Middle East situation could lead to a large-scale sell-off and emphasized that he would only consider buying when liquidity is released.

TACO Trading Fails? Iran Deploys Mines, JPMorgan Warns of Unpredictable Risks

The article discusses the "TACO trading" strategy, where investors bet that President Trump will make concessions during a crisis. However, this assumption is challenged as Iran lays mines in the Strait of Hormuz. JPMorgan strategists warn that geopolitical uncertainty is increasing and recommend investors shift to infrastructure assets to reduce risk, as these assets tend to have more stable income and can provide protection in turbulent markets.

Did you know? Taiwan actually has oil fields: the Miaoli Youangtang has been mined since the Qing Dynasty and is the second oldest in the world.

Taiwan is home to the world's oldest still-operating oil and gas field—Chutang Pit in Miaoli, with a mining history of over 160 years. Although Taiwan has discovered multiple oil fields, its current energy supply still relies on imports for over 90%. As global oil prices surge due to Middle East tensions, Taiwan's energy costs may be directly affected, indicating that the region's energy independence is facing challenges.