Geopolitics

According to ChainCatcher, the European Banking Authority (EBA), European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA), and European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) warned in a joint risk update that quantum computing advances could undermine cryptographic systems protecting

According to a joint advisory from seven agencies published on September 18, a North Korean cyber group known as WaterPlum or Contagious Interview drained approximately $10.71 million (¥1.7 billion) from over 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets by impersonating recruiters to compromise

Czech intelligence chief Michal Koudelka warned that Russia could test NATO through limited incursion, drone activity, false-flag provocations, or an influence campaign on a timeline measured in months rather than years. The warning reflects concerns among European officials about Russian hybrid act

According to Czech intelligence chief Michal Koudelka, on September 20, Russia could test NATO through a limited military incursion, drone activity, false-flag provocations, or an influence campaign within a timeline measured in months rather than years. The warning revived interest in Polymarket's

The Senate rejected the motion to invoke cloture on the CLARITY Act on September 15 by a vote of 49 to 50, fourteen months after the bill passed the House by 294 to 134. This was not a simple procedural setback. Cloture requires 60 votes, meaning at least seven Democratic senators would have had to cross party lines, yet no Democrat voted in favor in the final tally. The bill itself was substantially revised by Republicans on September 10, expanding from 616 pages in the July version to 630 page

According to the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, the regulator announced a five-year strategic action plan that includes launching a new digital asset licensing regime in the near term. The SFC will develop regulatory frameworks for

Brent crude traded at $98.43 a barrel on 23 September 2026, down about 0.83% on the day, after settling at $99.25 on Tuesday, down roughly 1% (Trading Economics; CNBC). President Trump told the UN General Assembly on 22 September that a peace deal with Iran could come after the US midterm

According to Bank of Russia First Deputy Governor Vladimir Chistyukhin, on September 21, the country's regulated cryptocurrency market could begin operating before year-end 2026. The central bank is working to complete a package of 27 implementing acts—comprising seven primary regulations and 20

According to Russia's Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov, investors will bear losses from freezes on foreign stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. The announcement comes as Russia's estimated 20 million crypto users hold around RUB 3.7 trillion ($44 billion) in crypto assets. Chebeskov also

According to leaked documents reported by the Financial Times, the Kremlin-linked A7 network transferred more than $6.9 billion through shell companies and forged shipping documents, with the cooperation of international banks. The international banks involved were effectively unaware of the true identities of the people manipulating transactions involving A7. TRM Labs tracked more than $166 billion in A7-related on-chain transaction volume, including fund transfers linked to Iran’s Islamic Revo

Min Byung-deok, senior vice chairman of the Democratic Party's policy committee, proposed on local time May 22 delaying South Korea's cryptocurrency taxation until the Digital Asset Basic Act passes, citing unresolved infrastructure issues including overseas transaction data acquisition and loss

According to The Fact (Korea), on September 23, South Korea's ruling Democratic Party renewed calls to postpone virtual asset taxation scheduled for January 1, 2027, citing incomplete regulatory frameworks. Senior policy

According to reports, Poland is experiencing frequent air-raid sirens while officials warn of potential Russian military escalation in Ukraine. The New York Post reports that Polish authorities have emphasized the need for stronger NATO protection as Moscow's aggressive posture intensifies

According to Bitcoin News, as of June, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Iran's BitBank, alleging the exchange processed hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin payments under the Hormuz Strait Shipping Guarantee program and transferred funds to Iran's Islamic

According to Bitcoin Magazine, Russia's Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin announced on September 22 that cryptocurrency circulation has been legalized in Russia effective September 1, following a presidential decree that formalized the legal

Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the White House Presidential Crypto Advisory Council, will attend the Upbit Institutional Summit on the 29th hosted by Dunamu, operator of crypto exchange Upbit. The event was announced on the 22nd and will take place at Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin-gu. Witt

On September 22 Beijing time, the international crude oil market continued its decline. According to data from Gate 行情, the latest quote for WTI 原油（CLUSDT） was $91.06 per barrel, down 3.25% over 24 hours, with an intraday low of $90.14, falling below the $91 mark for the first time since September 8; 布伦特原油（BZUSDT） was quoted at $95.65, down 2.15% intraday. Meanwhile, 比特币（BTC） was quoted at $85,458, up 4.8% over 24 hours, with a market capitalization of approximately $1.63 trillion, while market

Russia’s Deputy Finance Minister Ivan Chebeskov said that Russia could attract around 10 million new cryptocurrency users in 2027 as the country transitions from a largely unregulated market to a formal legal system. Speaking at the Moscow Financial Forum on September 21, Chebeskov noted that some people already use Russian platforms, while others turn to foreign ones, making it difficult to determine the current market size. According to the Finance Ministry’s forecasts, most users will ultimat

Tiger Research surveyed 2,423 domestic cryptocurrency investors and found 73.1% plan to reduce usage of domestic crypto exchanges after taxation begins January 1 next year. The survey revealed investors intend to avoid the 22% effective tax rate by shifting to overseas exchanges and personal

After the U.S. CLARITY Act stalled in the Senate after failing to reach the 60-vote threshold, crypto-related stocks, including Coinbase, Circle, and Strategy, immediately fell 5% to 10% and continued to weaken the following day. Phemex co-founder Federico Variola said AI is a “net negative” for the crypto industry, draining liquidity from the industry and lowering the barrier for attackers to discover vulnerabilities. Saxo Bank Analysis: Comparative Risk Assessment of the Three Companies Most A