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▪️ Helium is becoming scarce due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This is a critically important component in the production of medical equipment, computer chips, and in several industrial processes;
▪️ due to Qatar halting LNG production, approximately one-third of the world's helium production has been stopped. This has affected chip manufacturers who rely on helium in semiconductor production;

The Dubai Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has mandated the cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, as well as its affiliates, to cease providing services in the country. The platform does not have a license, according to the authority's statement.
Who has been banned:
The following counterparties have been banned: Phoenixfin Pte Ltd, MEK Global Limited, Peken Global Limited, and Kucoin Exchange EU Gmbh. All of them operate under the KuCoin brand, as stated by VARA.

Due to the conflict between Israel, the USA, and Iran, oil exports from the Persian Gulf have practically stopped.

Tankers are not risking passage through the strait, which usually supplies 20% of the world's fuel.

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq have started to halt production or limit extraction as their oil storage tanks are already full.

Do you notice that most people today are constantly tired? 🫠
And not because they work non-stop for great goals, but somehow... in the background. And constantly.
How often have you, for example, heard in a conversation the answer to the question:
— How are you?
— Well, it's fine... but somehow I'm already fed up. 🥴
Such a state when it seems like you are alive and well, overall everything is not bad,

American regulators, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), are promoting new rules for cryptocurrencies and prediction markets to create a clearer legal environment for developers and investors. 📈💡
SEC has introduced new guidelines regarding the application of securities laws to digital assets, which is expected to help eliminate uncertainty in this area.

The cryptocurrency exchange Kraken became the first company in the digital assets industry to receive a "master account" in the Federal Reserve System (FRS) of the United States. This decision allows the crypto bank Kraken Financial to operate on the same basis as traditional financial institutions, reports Coin Desk, citing The Wall Street Journal.

🇶🇦 Qatar has completely suspended liquefied natural gas production following an attack by Iranian drones on QatarEnergy facilities, — Reuters
Drone strikes on plants in Ras Laffan and Umm Said occurred on March 2. According to the Ministry of Defense, each facility was hit by one drone. Production has been halted for at least two weeks. It will take another two weeks after work resumes to reach full capacity.

Beijing is pressuring Tehran to keep the Strait of Hormuz🚢 open and to prevent attacks on oil🛢 and LNG shipments, reports Bloomberg.
China, as one of the largest buyers of Middle Eastern oil and particularly Qatari liquefied natural gas⛽️, is largely dependent on the stability of supplies through this strategically important maritime corridor.

⚡️Dubai is losing about $1 million every minute (!) due to airport standstill (considering Emirates, transit, hotels, shopping, taxis).
Against this backdrop, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar are actively persuading the USA to stop bombing Iran and move towards diplomatic resolution, reports Bloomberg.

As a result of military actions between the USA and Israel against Iran, the cryptocurrency market experienced a sharp decline — over $100 million was liquidated in just 15 minutes. 📉 Bitcoin fell by 6% to $63,692, and the total market capitalization decreased to $2.2 trillion. 😱 Investors are feeling fear and uncertainty, leading to a drop in open interest and an increase in liquidations. 💔 Meanwhile, gold and silver are rising in price as crypto investors seek 'safe havens'. ⚠️ Pressure on the market is expected to persist as the conflict in the region continues. 🔍💰

iPhone and iPad are officially approved for handling classified information of the military alliance. These are the first and so far the only consumer devices in the world that have received this status.
👉Devices with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 are officially included in the NATO information security product catalog.
👉The expertise was conducted by the Federal Office for Information Security of Germany (BSI). They confirmed that Apple's security features (encryption, Face ID, Memory Integrity Enforcement) meet the standards.

The independence of the Federal Reserve is a cornerstone of global financial stability, and if the impression arises that the US central bank is unjustifiably lowering rates, it could trigger a "flight from the dollar."
In 2024, the dollar partially lost its value as a safe haven asset, analysts at ING (Internationale Nederlanden Groep) believe.

Meta Platforms plans to integrate third-party stablecoins into Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram in the second half of 2026.
Instead of launching its own token, the company will use stablecoins such as USD Coin. The stablecoin market has already surpassed 300 billion dollars, providing high liquidity.
After the failures of the Libra and Diem projects, Meta is now collaborating with external providers, such as Stripe, to manage payments.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has eased regulatory pressure by allowing brokers to apply a 2% haircut to payment stablecoins such as USD Coin (USDC) and Tether (USDT).
This means that brokers can now consider 98% of the value of stablecoins in their capital, which significantly simplifies their use in operations. Previously, stablecoins could not be counted towards capital at all.

BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen may not survive until 2030 — said the head of the Institute for the World Economy in Kiel, Shulyarik
▪️ The automotive industry is undergoing the biggest transformation in its history: cars have become 'computers on wheels,' but traditional car manufacturers are not keeping up with the changes;
▪️ Chinese manufacturers have flooded the market with cheap electric vehicles, while European regulators are pushing from the other side;

The reason is still unknown, have the USA started an operation? 👀

The USA is evacuating its troops stationed at bases in the Middle East due to potential strikes from Iran, — NYT

A potential war against Iran could become a disaster for the USA, — NYT

📍Military operations against the Iranian regime will not have a 'quick victory' scenario and pose significant human losses to the United States.

It is estimated that since April of last year, tariffs have brought about $175 billion to the budget.
More than 1800 cases have already been filed, and lawyers expect this number to rise rapidly in the coming weeks.
Among the companies seeking reimbursement are Costco, Revlon, J. Crew, Prada, Dole, and eyewear manufacturer Ray-Ban.
#TrampMedia #TRAMTarif #TrumpNFT #USA <t-22/>#ReutersNews

👉Unlike Venezuela, whose sky was practically unprotected, Iran possesses one of the largest missile stockpiles in the Middle East. Its ballistic capabilities can reach U.S. bases in Turkey, the Persian Gulf countries, and Israel.

👉 Iran can engage allied groups, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Houthis in Yemen, and Shiite militias in Iraq. This will allow Tehran to conduct warfare on multiple fronts simultaneously.

New tariffs come into effect on February 24. The exemptions for aerospace products, passenger cars, and some light trucks, goods from Mexico and Canada that meet the trade agreement conditions of these states with the USA, pharmaceuticals, and some essential minerals and agricultural products have been extended.

The court ruled that the tariffs imposed by Trump against the whole world are a violation of federal law.

The authority to impose tariffs, according to US legislation, belongs to Congress#TrumpNewTariffs