On March 27 local time, UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, stated regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz that as the Middle East conflict continues to develop and could escalate further, the disruption of maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a chain reaction in the coming months, impacting humanitarian needs and agricultural production. While Secretary-General Guterres is committed to making every effort to achieve a comprehensive and lasting solution to the conflict, immediate action to mitigate these consequences is crucial. To address these challenges, the Secretary-General has established a dedicated working group. (CCTV News)

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a warning to personnel at industrial enterprises linked to the U.S. and Israel, advising them to leave immediately. According to NS3.AI, residents within a one-kilometer radius have also been urged to evacuate temporarily during relevant operations. This warning comes in response to several strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iranian industrial centers earlier that day, prompting Iran to announce its decision to undertake retaliatory actions.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated on March 28 that the United States can achieve its objectives in Iran without deploying ground forces. According to BlockBeats, there have been exchanges of information with Iran, and indications suggest a willingness from the Iranian side to negotiate on certain issues. PolyBeats monitoring reveals that on the prediction market Polymarket, the probability of U.S. ground forces entering Iran by the end of March stands at 18%, while the likelihood of entry by the end of April is 61%.

The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps issued a statement saying that Iran has decided to retaliate after multiple attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian industrial facilities. The statement warned industrial enterprises and heavy industry workers in the region with ties to the US and Israel to immediately evacuate their workplaces to avoid endangering their lives. The statement indicated that despite previous warnings from Iran urging against action against Iranian industrial facilities, the US and Israel carried out multiple strikes on Iranian industrial centers that day. The statement also called on residents within a one-kilometer radius of such industrial facilities to temporarily evacuate their homes during the attacks. (CCTV News)

Bitcoin fell to its lowest price since March 2nd on Friday, reaching $65,720, with recent trading around $65,804, a drop of over 4% on the day. Ethereum fell about 4% to $1,980, Solana fell 5% to below $83, and BNB fell 3% to $608. According to CoinGlass data, over $500 million in crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours, with nearly 90% being long positions. Strategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder with approximately $50 billion in Bitcoin, saw its stock, MSTR, fall over 5% on the day, breaking below $124 intraday, a one-month low. BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR), the largest publicly traded company with the largest Ethereum holdings, touched a one-month low of $18.42 intraday, a drop of over 4% on the day. Cryptocurrency and stock trading platform Robinhood (HOOD) also fell to a monthly low, trading slightly above $66, down more than 11% over the past month and more than 50% over the last six months. All three major U.S. stock indices fell, with the Nasdaq down 1.5%, and the S&P 500 and Dow Jones each down about 1%. The U.S. President said after the market closed on Thursday that he would suspend plans to strike Iranian energy facilities, but Israel subsequently said it would "escalate" its attacks on Iran following a missile strike. Users of the prediction market platform Myriad currently believe there is a 64% probability that Bitcoin's next target is $55,000 rather than $84,000.

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has indicated that Iran might establish a toll system in the Strait of Hormuz. According to Odaily, this development could have significant implications for international shipping and trade routes. The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic chokepoint for global oil transportation, and any changes to its accessibility could impact global markets. The potential toll system reflects ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region, with Iran seeking to exert more control over this critical maritime passage.

US Secretary of State Rubio: Iran may decide to establish a toll collection system in the Strait of Hormuz. (Jinshi)

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio has informed his G7 counterparts that the conflict in Iran is expected to conclude within a few weeks. According to Odaily, three informed sources have confirmed this development.

Senator Elizabeth Warren has requested documents from the U.S. Commerce Department regarding Bitmain, a Chinese Bitcoin mining equipment manufacturer, due to potential national security concerns. According to NS3.AI, this request follows a Bloomberg News report from November indicating that Bitmain was the subject of a federal investigation. Bitmain is noted for selling the majority of the world's Bitcoin-mining rigs.

Mastercard has acquired stablecoin infrastructure company BVNK for $1.8 billion, marking a significant move in the digital currency space. According to NS3.AI, this acquisition is more than double BVNK's $750 million Series B valuation from just over a year ago. BVNK has developed enterprise-grade stablecoin settlement rails across 130 jurisdictions, making this transaction the largest stablecoin infrastructure deal in history.

Tether, the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin by market capitalization, has made their intentions of make investments outside of crypto, followed up by announcing the company has taken a large stake in Rumble, a alternative video platform to YouTube known for its freedom of speech.