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TSMC will invest k billion US dollars in the United States, seemingly temporarily avoiding tariff sanctions, but the personnel dispute case accused by former employees is still ongoing. TSMC has promised to make a significant investment in Arizona, United States in the next four years in response to Trump's policy of prioritizing US manufacturing, seemingly temporarily avoiding the threat of heavy taxes, but a larger personnel storm is unfolding.
TSMC has opened two factories in Arizona with a planned investment of 650 billion US dollars, including 60 billion US dollars from the semiconductor and science bill subsidies implemented by Biden in 2022. Despite the news of TSMC's large-scale investment in the United States being broadcasted on major news websites worldwide, Trump's attitude towards tariff sanctions on countries such as Canada and Mexico has been inconsistent. Will Taiwan, which has been repeatedly singled out for taking away American chip business, be able to escape the predicament through TSMC's investment and largesse?
TSMC faces a collective lawsuit from former employees in the United States, accusing

Chinese research team has made a breakthrough in the field of Quantum Computing, using metasurfaces to control Photon entanglement, paving the way for new developments in quantum networks. Researchers have discovered a new method to more effectively generate and manipulate Photons, promoting quantum information processing. The Zuchongzai 105 Quantum Computer surpasses Google, breaking the speed record of Quantum Computing. These advancements will drive the application and development of quantum technology.

Ripple becomes the first Blockchain payment provider licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA), and will offer regulated Cryptocurrency payment services in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). This milestone not only demonstrates Ripple's commitment to the Middle East market, but also further strengthens its global Compliance strategy.
Ripple obtains DFSA license, expanding into the Middle East market
Ripple's latest statement indicates that as a leader in enterprise blockchain and encryption solutions, the company has successfully obtained regulatory approval from the DFSA and is officially providing Compliance encryption payment services at the Dubai International Financial Centre in the UAE. This makes Ripple the first approved blockchain payment company by the DFSA, symbolizing the company's first regulatory authorization in the Middle East market.
Ripple CEO Brad

The US stock market saw a significant sell-off this week, with related technology stocks falling to a two-year low. Market risk aversion is also gradually increasing, and many investors are worried that a series of fiscal and trade policies implemented by President Trump (Trump Donald) will have a huge impact on the global economy.
JPMorgan's global strategist, David Lebovitz, has also raised the probability of a US economic recession from 15% to 20%. Although market risk premiums have increased, Lebovitz remains optimistic about the current situation, believing that the economic fundamentals are still stable, and despite the possibility of further declines, he remains bullish.
Recommend buying technology and financial stocks when the S&P 500 falls below 5,500 points
According to Bloomberg, although the market volatility has intensified, Lebovitz believes that the current decline is mainly affecting

Argentine lawyer requests Interpol to issue a red notice for Hayden Davis, the founder of LIBRA coin, out of concern that he may use funds to evade judicial sanctions. The promotion of LIBRA coin by the Argentine president has sparked controversy, with allegations of artificially inflating the market capitalization leading to a big dump, triggering legal action. The escalation to an international red notice indicates an expanded investigation, which may have implications on the international political and legal fronts.

The United States plans to accumulate Bitcoin reserves, emphasizing not to burden taxpayers. The government will "freely" establish BTC reserves through strategies such as asset conversion, financial innovation, Mining, and international cooperation, ensuring no impact on the budget. This will enhance the United States' position in the global financial system and may lead other countries to follow suit, initiating a national BTC reserve competition.

Intel welcomes new CEO Pat Gelsinger, announcing the continuation of the foundry outsourcing plan. Despite investor concerns, Gelsinger emphasizes the restoration of past glory. Intel's challenge against TSMC requires significant funding, with a $19.2 billion loss last year and delayed expansion plans. The market is watching to see if Intel will spin off its foundry business, with Gelsinger leading the transformation for the future. The challenge persists, determining the key to company growth.

At the "Bitcoin For America" summit held at the Bitcoin Policy Institute recently, Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy, delivered a speech emphasizing that BTC will become a key strategic asset for the digital economy of the United States. He believes that the U.S. government should establish a 'Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' to ensure America's leading position in the digital economic competition of the 21st century.
In his speech, Saylor presented several shocking viewpoints, such as:
BTC is 'digital capital', and its future value will reach 106 trillion dollars
US companies accumulate BTC, driving the transformation of the digital economy
BTC can become the "digital defense system" of the United States, ensuring national security
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Gold Market Cap surpasses 20 trillion US dollars, with a large influx of market funds, indicating investors reassessing safe haven assets, US debt risk rising, gold becomes the top choice. BTC-related stocks perform poorly, investors are turning to the gold market. Global gold demand is increasing, gold becomes a new focus of investment, gradually replacing the safe haven status of US Treasury bonds.

The U.S. Senate is about to vote on the Stablecoin Regulation Act, which has received support from Trump but has sparked regulatory controversy. The legislation aims to protect consumers, improve financial inclusion, but may be abused. Regulation will affect the development of the stablecoin market, and the dispute between government regulation and private issuance is also highlighted. There are divergent views from all parties, and the final vote is still pending.

The world's largest stablecoin issuer Tether has been questioned for years due to its reserves and being used by criminals. Tether's CTO Paolo Ardoino claimed to be correct during his first visit to the United States. He also attended the Trump administration's digital asset summit while in Washington last week, and spoke at Cantor's global technology conference yesterday.
CEO of @Tether\_to, @paoloardoino, speaks at Cantor’s Global Tech Conference. CantorTech
— Cantor (@Official\_Cantor) March 12, 2025
Tether custodian Cantor

President Trump appeared at the White House with Tesla CEO Musk, strongly supporting Tesla and announcing plans to purchase the Cybertruck. Trump praised Tesla as a symbol of American manufacturing and criticized Canadian and EU trade policies. He also revealed that Ukraine has agreed to a ceasefire and hopes for Russia to follow suit. The event has sparked market and international follow.

The lower-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) led the US stock market out of days of decline, with tech stocks rebounding strongly, and the prices of Nvidia and Tesla soaring. BTC consolidated in the range of 80K to 84K yesterday, while Ether was affected by the Hyperliquid (HYPE) manipulation incident, with a nearly 1% decline in the past 24 hours.
(Bitcoin is rising! The U.S. inflation rate reached 2.8% in February, CPI lower than market expectations)
CPI eases concerns about stagnant inflation
President Trump said on Wednesday that the United States will respond to the EU's retaliatory measures against its new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, escalating the risk of further escalation in Trump's global trade war. Earlier that day, after the Trump administration continued to impose global tariffs on imported materials such as steel and aluminum, Canada announced new 25% tariffs on US products worth about $20.8 billion.

Inflation data for February came in lower than expected, with the rate of increase slowing down. The CPI year-on-year growth rate is 2.8%, and the core CPI year-on-year growth rate is 3.1%. Market concerns over tariff policies have weakened inflationary pressures, with optimistic stock market sentiment but divergent trends in the bond market. The inflation trend will impact the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, and the market will closely follow employment data and Federal Reserve statements in the future.