1. Geopolitical tensions escalate as Iran reportedly fired missiles at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
2. South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 7% and Japan's Nikkei extended its fall by 1.9%, highlighting significant Asian market weakness.
3. Spot gold prices fell nearly 1%, while Ondo Perps launched stock perpetual contracts with up to 20x leverage.
Geopolitical Tensions Flare, Asian Markets Plunge, Gold Slides