Geopolitics

ZachXBT infiltrated a Chinese crime syndicate responsible for laundering over $1 billion for North Korea's Lazarus Group. The intel gathered during this infiltration helped freeze funds stolen in the Bybit hack. The operation exposed ongoing challenges in cryptocurrency security and the complex

According to ChainCatcher, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned a network including a Hamas military wing member, two French nationals, and two charities for raising over $2 million through cryptocurrency and humanitarian donations between 2020 and 2026. Faouzi Barika and Amel Oualid allegedly c

According to RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra speaking at the Kautilya Economic Conclave on October 3, India supports distributed ledger technology and tokenization but remains cautious about privately issued cryptocurrencies due to concerns over monetary sovereignty, monetary policy independence, and c

KB Securities analyst Kim Il-hyuk identified three factors that could slow the rise in US interest rates or push 10-year Treasury yields back to the 4% range, ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November 3 next month. The analysis comes as US bond investors face concerns over rising rates

According to HTX data, on Monday, October 5, Bitcoin surged to $86,371, up 1.35% in 24 hours and threatening to breach the $87,000 level. The rally came after U.S. stock index futures opened higher, with the Nasdaq 100 futures index rising 0.3% as expectations for Federal Reserve rate hikes

Russia's Finance Ministry has begun paying some employees in digital rubles since October 1, marking the first salary disbursements using the central bank digital currency. The ministry stated participation in the program is voluntary and follows a 2025 pilot program that distributed about 16

El Salvador received $138 million from the International Monetary Fund after the lender approved a waiver despite the country failing to meet some Bitcoin-related conditions, Cointelegraph reported on October 4. The IMF granted the waiver citing 'strong corrective actions' and new policy

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social on Sunday the creation of a "Super Intelligence Force" to coordinate federal AI policy, with Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton leading as the administration's AI czar. The task force will coordinate federal engagement with consumers,

Russia's Ministry of Finance paid employees in digital rubles for the first time on Oct. 1, extending the central bank digital currency into government payroll after the Sept. 1 mass rollout. The payments occurred through accounts on the Bank of Russia's digital ruble platform, with participation re

According to FinanceFeeds, Russia's Ministry of Finance paid employees in digital rubles for the first time on October 1 through accounts on the Bank of Russia's digital ruble platform. Participation remained voluntary, and the ministry did not disclose how many employees received wages in the

According to IMF Executive Board decision on October 1, the International Monetary Fund approved a $138 million immediate disbursement to El Salvador under its $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility, granting waivers for missed performance criteria including Bitcoin accumulation targets. The IMF said s

According to the New York Times, Binance founder CZ witnessed an Iranian missile strike on the UAE in early 2026 while residing in Abu Dhabi's Saadiyat Island. CZ observed a smoke trail in the sky from his residence near the Persian Gulf and returned to work without excessive concern, noting that tr

According to ChainCatcher, the IMF board completed its review and approved a disbursement of approximately $138 million to El Salvador, while exempting the country from violations related to its excess Bitcoin

The International Monetary Fund's Executive Board approved a $138 million disbursement to El Salvador on Thursday under its $1.4 billion Extended Fund Facility arrangement, while granting waivers for unmet Bitcoin accumulation performance criteria. According to the IMF's statement, the waivers

Russia's Ministry of Finance announced Friday that some of its employees received their wages in digital rubles for the first time, with payments beginning Thursday, Oct. 1. The voluntary program allows Russian citizens to be paid in the central bank's digital currency. The ministry applied proven r

According to ChainCatcher, Russia's Finance Ministry distributed digital rubles to employees for the first time on Friday, with the program operating on a voluntary basis starting October 1. The ministry did not disclose the number of participating employees or the total amount distributed. Accordin

According to Nikkei, Japan imposed additional sanctions on Russia on October 4, adding 33 military-related groups and 9 individuals to an asset freeze list. Among those sanctioned are entities involved in using crypto assets to evade financial sanctions. The sanctions also target 35 vessels in Russ

According to Bitcoin.com News, Brazil held its presidential election on October 4 as incumbent President Lula faced off against former President's son Flavio Bolsonaro. The outcome may significantly impact crypto policy in Brazil, which leads globally in cryptocurrency adoption rates. If Lula

Samsung Securities analysts predict that renewable energy, secondary battery, and energy storage system (ESS) stocks could benefit if the Democratic Party achieves a 'Blue Wave' by controlling both chambers in the US midterm elections on November 3. Park Hye-ran, a researcher at Samsung Securities,

South Korean crypto investors and exchanges face a 22% income tax starting January next year, as transaction volumes fell 44% and exchange operating profits dropped 78% in the first half, according to a survey by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). The tax