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Markets Surge on Ukraine Ceasefire! Will Russia Accept Ukraine/US Agreement?

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Austin Hodge
March 12, 2025 • Read Time: 14 minutes

Just when markets seemed destined for another gloomy day, fresh developments in Ukraine shook things up on Tuesday afternoon. In an unexpected twist, Ukraine's nod to a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia has sparked optimism. While Russia's response is still pending, the U.S. is already signaling its commitment by lifting the pause on intelligence and military support for Ukraine.

Meanwhile, trade tensions eased with Ontario's Doug Ford stepping back on an electricity export surcharge, likely influenced by Trump’s tariff maneuvers. This diplomatic shuffle has encouraged a positive market shift, sending Nasdaq and S&P 500 upward and energizing crypto players like Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana.

Let's dive in!

  • Ukraine agrees to a 30-day ceasefire, boosting markets and crypto assets. — Read More

  • U.S. push for dollar-pegged stablecoins raises Europe's economic security concerns, with calls to expedite the digital euro initiative. — Read More

  • South Korea sets a phased plan for institutional entry into crypto market, starting in April, aligning with global trends. — Read More

  • Gemini expands USD payment support for European institutional clients, partnering with Bank Frick. — Read More

  • South Korea readies CBDC trial with 100,000 participants and seven major banks, enlisting retail merchants and QR codes for transactions. — Read More

  • Nick Begich and Cynthia Lummis push a bill to integrate Bitcoin as a national reserve asset, securing self-custody rights and innovation. — Read More

  • Spanish banking giants CaixaBank, Kutxabank, and Renta 4 plan to offer crypto services following new EU MiCA regulations. — Read More

  • Cboe requests SEC approval for ether ETF staking, potentially boosting crypto offerings. — Read More

  • LBank unveils a $100 million fund to protect futures traders. — Read More

  • Deutsche Börse introduces crypto custody services for institutions with Clearstream partnership. — Read More

  • India grants Coinbase regulatory nod, signaling potential shifts in Web3 attitudes. — Read More

  • Dark Storm, a hacker group with Russian ties, claims responsibility for the DDoS attack on X, causing worldwide disruption. — Read More

  • Mesh secures $82M in Series B to scale global crypto payments network, settling most investments in PYUSD. — Read More

  • Finery Markets partners with Sage Capital to offer enhanced liquidity for institutional crypto traders, innovating with new trading methods to improve price efficiency. — Read More

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