Geopolitics

According to ChainCatcher, on September 4, Thailand's government suspended 49 data center projects pending new regulatory rules. The suspension was announced by Danucha Pichayanan, secretary-general of Thailand's National Economic and Social Development Council, citing the government's need to

Iran attacked United States military targets in the region, escalating the conflict between the two nations. The strikes challenge U.S. military presence and capabilities in the area amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route. The U.S. is investigating a se

According to Kyiv Post, Russia has intensified continuous drone attacks on Kyiv, straining Ukraine's air defense systems and disrupting civilian life. The new military tactic involves persistent waves of unmanned aircraft designed to weaken defenses and pressure infrastructure. Market participants h

South Korea will impose a 22% tax on cryptocurrency gains exceeding 2.5 million KRW starting January 2027, but investors cannot carry forward losses to future years. In contrast, the US, UK, Germany, and Japan provide loss carryforward provisions or long-term holding benefits. Under South Korea's

According to ChainCatcher citing Digital Asset, South Korea's Financial Commission announced plans to advance tokenization of listed stocks centered on the Korean Exchange (KRX), in line with similar initiatives by the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Non-listed stocks will be tokenized through t

The IMF confirmed Thursday that El Salvador's latest Bitcoin purchases were funded through private donations rather than public funds, following a review of documentation provided by the Salvadoran government. The announcement coincided with a staff-level agreement on the combined second and third r

According to an International Monetary Fund (IMF) announcement on September 4, El Salvador reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF on the second and third combined reviews under its extended fund facility arrangement. If approved by the IMF Executive Board, El Salvador will receive

Michael Selig was confirmed by the U.S. Senate and sworn in as Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman on December 18 and December 22, 2025, respectively. In recent remarks, Selig declared that the Trump administration is working to develop the "new frontier of finance" in the United

From 15:45 to 16:00 (UTC) on September 3, 2026, BTC’s 15-min candlestick showed a rapid short-term surge, with Return % reaching +0.60%. The price ranged from 80,727.7 to 81,367.7 USDT, with an Ampl of 0.79%. The overall 24-hour Rise % reached 4.70%. After breaking above the $78,000 round-number level, the price accelerated to around $80,924, with intraday volatility exceeding $4,400. Market attention increased significantly, and safe-haven sentiment was strong. The main drivers of this move wer

From 14:15 to 14:30 on September 3, 2026 (UTC), BTC rose rapidly within 15 min, posting a Return % of +0.87%, with its price ranging from 78,985.6 to 79,692.3 USDT and an Ampl of 0.89%. Market volatility intensified significantly, while the simultaneous strengthening of safe-haven sentiment and risk assets attracted widespread attention. The primary drivers of this move were escalating geopolitical tensions and institutional capital inflows. The U.S.-Iran military conflict continued to intensify

According to G20 closing statement, on August 31-September 1, finance ministers and central bank governors committed to advancing clearer regulatory and supervisory frameworks for cryptocurrencies and stablecoins at a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, held under the United States' 2026 G

According to Kommersant, Russia's Digital Currency and Digital Rights Law took effect on September 1 but full domestic crypto trading remains suspended pending Central Bank regulatory guidance expected in early December. The law currently addresses only cross-border foreign exchange transfers.

Finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 backed clearer regulatory pathways for digital assets at their Aug. 31-Sept. 1 meeting in Asheville, North Carolina. G20 officials recognized the transformative role that digital financial innovation, including digital assets, can

According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent, the Trump administration may expand sanctions on Iran to include digital assets, aviation, and shipping sectors as part of efforts to further pressure Iran's economy. Bessent made the remarks at a press conference in Washington yesterday

Bitcoin (BTC) remains range-bound, currently around $77,320 on September 3. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) plans to introduce rules addressing potential conflicts of interest between prediction market exchanges and affiliated trading firms. Arthur Hayes firmly believes Bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2030 and has abandoned HYPE in favor of buying ETH. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots According to The Information, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is review

Bitcoin is facing dual pressure from inflation concerns triggered by rising oil prices and expectations of a FED rate hike, and was temporarily trading at around $77,000 on September 3. WTI crude oil was trading at around $90.80 per barrel, up approximately 35.48% cumulatively from $67.02 before the outbreak of the Iran war. U.S. President Trump posted on Truth Social proposing that the Strait of Hormuz be renamed the “Trump Strait,” claiming that the United States has almost complete control ov

According to Odaily, the Reserve Bank of Australia launched a public consultation on September 3 to explore the role of its information and transfer system (RITS) in tokenized asset market settlement services. The consultation, which closes on October 30, aims to gather feedback on how the central b

According to Scott Bessen, U.S. Treasury Secretary, the United States on September 2 expanded sanctions against Iran to include aviation, maritime, and digital assets sectors. Speaking to Fox News, Bessen stated the new authorities aim to sever all external links supporting the Iranian regime. "We a