1. The cryptocurrency market saw a significant decline, with Bitcoin dropping to a two-month low and Ethereum to a three-month low.
2. Middle East tensions escalated sharply with Iranian reports of attacks on US targets and US military responses, pushing crude oil futures up by over $2.
3. Japan's Finance Minister indicated readiness to respond appropriately to forex movements, as the Yen weakened and Dollar/Yen reached 160.
Crypto Market Plunge, Middle East Tensions Flare, Yen Weakens to 160
