Iran launched a missile and drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s Jubail on April 7, triggering a large fire and further escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran rejected the U.S. peace plan and put forward a 10-point counterproposal, indicating that it is seeking to consolidate its advantage in negotiations. The market response was clear, with Bitcoin and precious metals prices fluctuating; the situation ahead will affect global energy and financial markets.

The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has been ongoing for a month. The coming week will be full of uncertainties, including peace talks and escalation of hostilities. The market will focus on the impact of statements from the Bank of Japan and the U.S. Federal Reserve, as well as U.S. nonfarm payroll employment data. Meanwhile, on April 3, the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq will be closed, and trading in gold and precious-metal futures and oil futures will be halted for the entire day.

# The U.S. Hands Over a 15-Point Peace Plan, Iran Asks: Are You Negotiating With Yourself? America handed a 15-point peace proposal drafted by the U.S. to Tehran through Pakistan. After the plan was disclosed by the Wall Street Journal, Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel, and Asian stock markets collectively rose. But the optimistic sentiment didn't last through a single trading day. All 15 points directly target Iran's core strategic assets. Dismantle three nuclear facilities, halt uranium enrichment, suspend missile programs, reduce support for regional allies, completely open the Strait of Hormuz. In exchange: sanctions relief and civilian nuclear energy assistance. This isn't a negotiation opening bid—it's a surrender conditions checklist. --- 1｜The U.S. Hands Over a Surrender List, Iran Says You're Negotiating With Yourself --------------------- Pakistan delivered to Tehran a 15-point peace plan drafted by America. After the plan was disclosed by the Wall Street Journal, Brent crude briefly fell below $100 per barrel, and Asian stock markets collectively rose. But the optimistic sentiment didn't last through a single trading day. All 15 points directly target Iran's core strategic assets. Dismantle three nuclear facilities, halt uranium enrichment, suspend missile programs, reduce support for regional allies, completely open the Strait of Hormuz. In exchange: sanctions relief and civilian nuclear energy assistance. This isn't a negotiation opening bid—it's a surrender conditions checklist.

Iran has proposed ceasefire conditions, including reparations and control of the Strait of Hormuz, but the United States considers them unrealistic. The US military buildup has heightened Iran's skepticism about peace negotiations, causing oil prices to soar and impacting commodities markets. Gold and Bitcoin have also experienced increased volatility, as global investors pay close attention to the development of the situation.

Trump Announces "Productive Dialogue" with Iran; Iran Says It Never Happened. But $1.5 Billion in Futures Trades Were Already Placed 15 Minutes Before the Announcement. 1｜Trump Calls for Peace, but $1.5 Billion Was Already Bet 15 Minutes Before He Spoke ------------------------------ On the morning of March 23 at 6:49 AM, $1.5 billion in S&P 500 futures contracts and $650 million in crude oil futures flooded into the New York futures market. Sixteen minutes later, Trump posted on Truth Social announcing a 5-day pause on bombing Iran's energy infrastructure, claiming both sides had engaged in "very good and productive dialogue." Oil prices flash-crashed 15%, while the S&P surged by $1.7 trillion. Iran's response was three words: it never happened. Iran's Revolutionary Guards stated

The "Peace Committee" led by U.S. President Trump is considering issuing a stablecoin pegged to the US dollar to support the digital payment system in Gaza and address the cash access difficulties in the local humanitarian crisis. The project is led by Israeli entrepreneur Liran Tancman and aims to establish digital payment infrastructure and other online services.

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Jinshi, five informed sources revealed that officials working with Trump's "Peace Commission" are exploring the creation of a stablecoin for Gaza to reshape the economy of this war-torn Palestinian enclave. The discussion around introducing the stablecoin is still in the preliminary stage, and many details remain to be finalized regarding how to implement it in Gaza. The stablecoin is expected to be pegged to the US dollar, with hopes that Gulf Arab countries and Palestinian enterprises with expertise in digital currencies can take the lead in advancing the project.

Gate News bot message, according to Financial Times, Trump's Board of Peace is exploring the use of a dollar-backed stablecoin for Gaza's economic reconstruction. The board is examining this digital currency solution as part of the economic rebuilding strategy for the Gaza region.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revealed that last year he made a profit of $70,000 through betting on the Polymarket platform with "crazy predictions," with an annualized return of about 16%. He had bet on the opposite outcomes of events such as Trump winning the Nobel Peace Prize and made a profit of $58,000 during the 2020 US presidential election.

January 20 News, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly threatened on Tuesday that if French President Emmanuel Macron refuses to join the so-called "Peace Committee" established for the Gaza issue, the United States will impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and champagne. This statement quickly drew international attention and was seen as a new signal of renewed tensions in U.S.-Europe relations. Trump bluntly stated in Miami when asked by reporters that Macron "will be out of office soon," so whether he joins the committee "does not matter." He also claimed that increasing tariffs would force France to change its stance and use this as a means of pressure. The related remarks were interpreted by the outside world as directly linking trade policy with geopolitical issues.