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On March 25, Iran’s Fars News reported that Iranian officials stated, “What we seek is to end the war—not merely a ceasefire.” (Golden Cross)

March 25 Sources report Pakistan has passed along a 15-clause peace proposal to Iran on behalf of the U.S., with Turkey and Pakistan emerging as potential venues for mediation. Iran has explicitly stated it will not accept a ceasefire or negotiate with the “defaulting party,” calling ongoing talks with the U.S. “illogical.” Still, the remarks are viewed as a sign Tehran could be privately weighing diplomatic options. Regional tensions are escalating: Israel has carried out airstrikes on Tehran, while Iran has retaliated with strikes on Israeli and multiple U.S. military targets across the Middle East. Movement through the Strait of Hormuz is restricted, putting global energy supplies under strain. Analysts note that despite signs of diplomatic outreach, the U.S. and Iran have held firm on tough public stances, leaving the Middle East situation highly uncertain.

On March 25, Binance released a **Crypto Market Maker Risk Alert and Industry Guide**, emphasizing that improper market-making practices may undermine market stability and harm user interests. The guide flags several abnormal behaviors requiring close monitoring: selling aligned with token unlock schedules, sustained one-sided selling pressure, cross-platform concentrated selling, volume-price divergence (linked to suspected wash trading), and sharp fluctuations in low-liquidity environments. Binance recommends projects take these steps: - Strengthen due diligence on market makers and conduct ongoing monitoring; - Clarify contractual obligations and compliance requirements; - Avoid high-risk partnership models (e.g., profit sharing or guaranteed returns). For users trading newly listed or highly volatile assets, Binance advises watching order book depth and trading structure, and being cautious of unnatural market activity. Binance stated it will continue monitoring m

On March 25, Iran’s Fars News Agency reported that Iran will not accept a ceasefire or engage in negotiations with the “defaulting party,” arguing talks with the U.S. are illogical. Iran also confirmed the U.S. is ramping up efforts to broker a ceasefire, but Tehran rejects the truce — noting neither a ceasefire nor negotiations are feasible under current circumstances. Possibly reacting to the report, S&P 500 futures pared gains sharply to 0.72%.

March 25 — Coinbase to list Perlin (PRL) perpetual contracts on March 25, per official sources.

March 25th — U.S. media report the Pentagon has struck a series of framework agreements with major defense contractors to accelerate production of critical missile systems, which saw heavy use in the early stages of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran. Per a Pentagon announcement, Lockheed Martin and BAE Systems have reached an agreement with the Defense Department on a plan to quadruple production of the THAAD interceptor missile’s seeker. Earlier, the Pentagon inked a framework deal with Lockheed Martin to quadruple THAAD interceptor missile production. In a separate framework agreement, Honeywell Aerospace will invest $500 million over the next several years to significantly boost production of key components in the U.S. ammunition stockpile — including navigation systems and other products. Additionally, Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon will ramp up production of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM), an alternative to the Army’s Tactical Missile System (ATACMS). (Jinshi)