Global Macroeconomic Trends & Policy Dynamics

According to Citigroup's analysis released today (October 1), the bank raised its 12-month Bitcoin price target from $82,000 to $113,000 and its Ethereum target from $2,240 to $3,028, citing increased inflows into Bitcoin spot ETFs and favorable macroeconomic conditions. U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs

According to ChainCatcher, China's Ministry of State Security issued a statement today accusing overseas entities of using cryptocurrencies for espionage and money laundering activities, emphasizing that crypto transactions are not anonymous. Meanwhile, Singapore's crypto economy grew 55.4% to $284

According to Chainalysis investigator Seo Won-bin speaking on October 1, South Korea's cryptocurrency money laundering scale is estimated at 2–3 trillion won, with no safe haven in using overseas exchanges. "Even with overseas exchanges, the source of laundering can be traced," Seo said, noting

The San Francisco Federal Reserve published research on September 28, 2026, showing that stablecoin issuers have become substantial buyers of US Treasury securities, offsetting more than 40% of the decline in Chinese holdings since 2021. According to the research, issuers collectively added

According to the San Francisco Federal Reserve's September 28 research letter, stablecoin issuers added approximately $200 billion in US Treasury holdings between 2021 and mid-2026, offsetting more than 40% of China's concurrent reduction in government debt positions. The research found that stablec

According to E-Daily, on October 1, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced the regulatory framework for security token offerings (STOs) following legislative approval. The FSC will begin with permissioned private ledgers to verify risk management systems before potentially

Bitcoin now outperforms the S&P 500 on more than 50% of trading days, according to recent analysis by on-chain analytics platform Glassnode. The recovery marks a turnaround from June, when Bitcoin outperformed the index on only one in five trading days—the weakest performance in six years. Glassnode

Bitcoin started October trading at $83,823, up 0.28% on the day, after closing September with a 6.33% gain. The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Sept. 16 to a range of 3.75% to 4%, the first hike since July 2023. October has historically returned 19.92% on average for

On October 1, Bitcoin opened at $83,823, up 0.28% on the day, as the Federal Reserve raised rates by 25 basis points to 3.75%-4% on September 16, the first hike since July 2023. The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 5.289%, a 52-week high. Bitcoin spot ETFs logged $148.69 million in net outflows on

According to Gate data, Brent crude oil (XBRUSD) broke through $106 per barrel, currently trading at $106.27, up 2.7% in the past 24 hours.

According to Paidun, the NEAR Intents attacker moved stolen funds to KuCoin and bridged them to BTC on October 1. The attacker's address has interacted with an address (0x098B7...E2f96) labeled as North Korea's Lazarus

According to CNN, in Q3 2026, Big Tech stocks and Bitcoin surged while bonds and commodities suffered sharp losses as the Iran conflict drove energy prices higher and global central banks tightened monetary policy. Meta gained 29% and Microsoft 38% in the quarter, pushing the S&P 500 up 2%, though a

According to Decrypted, Bitcoin rose to $85,598 intraday on September 30 following the release of U.S. August PCE data, which came in at 3.4% year-over-year, below the expected 3.7%. Core PCE also undershot forecasts at 3.0% versus 3.3% projected. The lower-than-expected inflation figures eased

During Korea Blockchain Week, Solana Co. CEO Joseph Chee predicted that China may eventually permit more cryptocurrency activity under close regulatory oversight. Chee's comments come after mainland authorities banned crypto exchanges and digital token fundraising in 2017, making the forecast a

Russia launched its blockchain-based central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, on September 1 (local time), one month into official circulation. The Central Bank of Russia issued the digital currency three years after President Vladimir Putin signed legislation in July 2023 to

The Netherlands passed legislation to tax unrealized gains on cryptocurrency investments including Bitcoin, according to an October 1 report by Odaily. The Dutch House of Representatives approved the Box 3 Actual Return Tax Act, which now awaits Senate review and would take effect in 2028 if

Joseph Chee, CEO of Solana Co., stated during an interview at Korea Blockchain Week that he expects China to eventually accommodate more crypto activity under close regulation. China ordered domestic crypto exchanges to close and banned fundraising through new digital tokens in 2017, establishing a

According to the Banque de France, on October 1, the central bank issued new guidance clarifying the distinction between stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The guidance defines stablecoins as privately issued digital tokens pegged to fiat currencies, designed to maintain

According to Bitget, U.S. crude rose to $90.97 per barrel and Brent crude to $99.75 per barrel on October 1, each gaining approximately $0.8 in intraday trading. The moves followed remarks by former President Donald Trump suggesting potential intensification of pressure on

According to CryptoUK, the organization is hosting a panel discussion today at 1 PM to discuss the UK's recent changes to stablecoin and DeFi taxation. The UK government has reduced the capital-gains tax annual exemption from £12,300 to £3,000, a significant shift that could increase compliance