Thailand Strikes Deal with Iran for Own Oil Tankers to Pass through the Hormuz Strait
On March 28, Thai Prime Minister Anutin announced measures to address domestic fuel price hikes driven by Middle East tensions.
The Thai Foreign Ministry has been actively engaging with relevant countries, and under a current agreement with Iran, Thai oil tankers can safely transit the Strait of Hormuz.
At a press conference at the Prime Minister’s Office the same day, Anutin outlined the government’s response to oil price fluctuations. The administration will prioritize diplomatic coordination, energy security, commodity price controls, and protecting people’s livelihoods. He also called on the public to join energy-saving efforts to tackle the situation.
Thai Foreign Minister Suchart noted Thailand has proposed convening a special ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting to discuss de-escalation plans. The country holds stable oil reserves, and the government is actively pursuing additional energy sources via diplomatic channels.
(Source: Golden Finance)
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U.S. Senator Lummis Endorses CLARITY Act: Will Provide "Strongest Ever" DeFi Developer Protection
On March 28, U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis stated the latest revised CLARITY Act would provide "the strongest protection ever" for decentralized finance (DeFi) and its developers, urging swift passage of the bill.
Addressing concerns from crypto lawyer Jake Chervinsky, Lummis noted Chervinsky’s belief that the current draft’s definition of "money transmitter" in Chapter 3 could still subject non-custodial software developers to regulatory oversight—undermining the legal protections originally outlined in the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act.
Lummis emphasized recent bipartisan tweaks to relevant provisions aim to ensure non-custodial developers are not misclassified as financial institutions, thus avoiding mandatory compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) and other regulatory requirements.
Still, industry disagreements persist. Chervinsky pointed out controversy over the stablecoin yield provision has overshadowed the developer protection issue, adding "avoiding mislabeling
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Yi Li Hua: Take Profit Target Set, Rebound Below Expectations
On March 28th, Daniel Li, founder of Liquid Capital (formerly LD Capital), joined a social media discussion and shared:
"Set a take-profit level, keep positions small for operational flexibility—the rebound hasn’t met expectations, the current market dynamic isn’t over in the short term, and we’re waiting for a new dip-buying opportunity."
Against the backdrop of recent market declines, his comments suggest he’s in profit-taking mode and holds a bearish near-term outlook.
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US to Deploy Up to 17,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East as Massive Anti-War Protests Erupt Domestically
March 28 — Multiple sources report U.S. President Donald Trump is evaluating the deployment of more than 17,000 ground troops around Iran. While this figure is far smaller than the roughly 150,000 troops deployed early in the 2003 Iraq War, it still enables limited military operations—including seizing strategic locations, controlling key resources, or conducting regional occupation.
Earlier reports noted the Pentagon is weighing an additional deployment of up to 10,000 troops on top of the roughly 7,000 already in place; the added forces could include infantry, armored units, and logistical support. Analysts say this move underscores the U.S. maintaining a dual-track strategy: diplomatic negotiations paired with military pressure.
Domestic opposition in the U.S. is also growing. The “No Kings” protest movement plans to hold more than 3,000 rallies nationwide this Saturday to oppose Trump administration policies—covering anti-immigration measures and potential military action against
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