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The strengthening of the US dollar suppresses Bitcoin's rebound, and Middle East conflicts may trigger a price decline

The tense situation in the Middle East has triggered a strengthening of the US dollar, putting pressure on Bitcoin and high-risk assets. Analysis indicates that the appreciation of the dollar and high inflation may limit capital inflows into the crypto market. Although Bitcoin experienced a brief rebound, it still faces institutional sell-offs and market weakness. Investors should monitor the dollar trend and market dynamics to assess potential risks.

ISO 20022 Set to Power 90% of Global Transactions by 2026

The global payments system is transforming as banks adopt the ISO 20022 messaging standard to enhance efficiency and data richness in transactions. SWIFT's migration timeline aims for widespread adoption by 2025, affecting international transfers. Concurrently, blockchain networks are aligning with this new standard, promoting interoperability with traditional finance systems.

Israel's weekly war losses amount to the equivalent of 41,300 Bitcoins, causing a huge economic impact.

The Israeli Ministry of Finance estimates that conflicts with Iran cause an economic loss of approximately 9 billion shekels per week, equivalent to 41,300 Bitcoins. If lenient measures are taken, the loss could be reduced to 4.3 billion shekels. Restrictive measures have affected education and public services, highlighting the impact of war on investor confidence. Although Israel does not hold Bitcoin reserves, its crypto market continues to grow, demonstrating the resilience of digital assets.

The Bank of Canada completes a $100 million CAD tokenized bond pilot, with the Samara project validating the feasibility of blockchain in government bond issuance and settlement

The Bank of Canada announced the test results of the "Samara Project," successfully issuing and managing 100 million CAD worth of tokenized government bonds through blockchain technology. The project applied distributed ledger technology in bond issuance, trading, and settlement, enhancing transparency and efficiency. Regulatory authorities remain cautious, believing that infrastructure and regulatory issues still need to be addressed. This pilot demonstrates the potential of blockchain in the financial sector.

Iran hints at possibly abandoning its nuclear program and restarting US-Iran negotiations, which may cool down oil prices and gold safe-haven demand. Cryptocurrency attention is rising.

Iran has expressed willingness to negotiate with the United States on the nuclear program and may abandon some nuclear facilities. Market expectations for easing Middle East geopolitical risks have increased. Although the negotiations are expected to stabilize the global energy market, experts still warn to proceed with caution, paying attention to the uncertainties of the agreement and market dynamics. Improved geopolitical relations could stimulate the cryptocurrency market, and investors should remain cautious.

XRP ETF attracts over $19 million, with AUM approaching $1.1 billion. Why does the price still hover around $1.40?

Despite XRP price pressure, investors remain interested in XRP ETFs, with approximately $19 million flowing in over the past week and total assets nearing $1.1 billion. However, XRP trading prices are still more than 60% below their all-time highs, and market sentiment remains cautious. Analysts point out that the influence of XRP ETFs is far less than that of Bitcoin ETFs. Overall, XRP's future performance is closely tied to market sentiment and Ripple's technological applications.