【AiCoin丨4.4 Snapshot: Geopolitical Risks, Crackdown on Fraud, Whale Deposits】

1、U.S. nonfarm payrolls increased by 178k in March

The U.S. released its March nonfarm data: employment increased by 178k, exceeding expectations of 60k; the unemployment rate came in at 4.3%, below expectations of 4.4%. -Original text

2、An attack hit Tehran, Iran’s capital, and markets focus on geopolitical risk

On April 3, according to data from Jin10, there were reports that Tehran, the capital of Iran, was attacked. -Original text

3、The probability the Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady in April is 99.5%

On April 3, according to CME “FedWatch” data, the probability that the Federal Reserve will raise rates by 25 basis points in April is 0.5%, while the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 99.5%. The probability of cumulative rate cuts of 25 basis points by June is 7.8%, the probability of keeping rates unchanged is 91.7%, and the probability of cumulative rate hikes of 25 basis points is 0.5%. -Original text

4、Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is disrupted, global freight rates jump 11 to 12 times

5、Cambodia passes a crackdown on crypto fraud bill, with a maximum life sentence

Cambodia’s National Assembly unanimously passed a new anti-cybercrime law targeting large-scale scam-lot operators that exploit crypto assets, with a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. The bill stipulates that the core leaders of scam groups will face 15 to 30 years in prison; if death results, it may be ruled as life imprisonment without parole. Organizers may face up to 20 years and a hefty fine, while participants may face 2 to 5 years in prison and a maximum fine of $125k. The bill is still awaiting consideration by the Senate and approval by King Norodom Sihamoni. -Original text

6、Charles Schwab launches crypto trading service, supports BTC and ETH

Charles Schwab announced that it will roll out a crypto trading service on its investment platform, with initial support for Bitcoin and Ethereum trading. The account will be available in all U.S. states except New York and Louisiana, and the platform will be developed in-house by the company. Previously, Charles Schwab had already received approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to offer crypto-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs). -Original text

7、A “giant whale” deposits 689.34 bitcoins to Binance

On-chain data shows that a single address deposited 689.34 bitcoins to Binance, worth approximately $46.17 million in total. -Original text

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