Geopolitics

The White House has issued an executive order focused on securing federal systems against advanced cryptographic attacks, according to Bitcoinist. The order targets critical infrastructure and sensitive government data, not public blockchains directly. The development has renewed discussion within t

Jamie Dimon warned on June 21 that the current stock bull market resembles 'a little tsunami' during a Council on Foreign Relations event, citing geopolitical tensions as underpriced risks. The JPMorgan CEO flagged conflicts involving Ukraine, Iran, Russia, and China as longer-term threats that mark

According to Jin10, the European Parliament's Economic Committee passed a regulatory framework for the digital euro in June. The proposal outlines oversight mechanisms for the potential introduction of a digital version of the euro by the

According to BusinessMirror columnist John Mangun, the European Commission recently proposed the first comprehensive third-country crypto asset service ban targeting Russia. The implicit logic behind this measure—that wealthy countries can enforce cross-border compliance requirements on any nation a

The Bank of England published revised draft regulations for systemic stablecoins on June 23, increasing the permitted reserve allocation in UK government securities from 60% to 70% and introducing a temporary £40 billion issuance cap for each stablecoin. The central bank replaced earlier proposals f

US President Donald Trump signed two executive orders to strengthen America's position in the global quantum computing race while preparing the country for cybersecurity challenges posed by advanced quantum technologies. The directives establish a government-wide strategy focused on accelerating qua

According to Gate data, South Korea's KOSPI index plunged 7% intraday on June 23, closing at 8,475.26 points. SK Hynix fell nearly 10%, while Samsung Electronics declined nearly 7%.

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounds are still weak; as of June 23, it is temporarily around $64,190. The U.S. Senate passed a housing bill that includes a four-year Federal Reserve central bank digital currency (CBDC) ban. Trump signed two executive orders aimed at accelerating the development of advanced quantum computers and reducing the security threats they bring. Macroeconomic Events & Crypto Market Highlights According to CoinDesk, the U.S. Senate passed the housing bill by 85 votes to 5, which include

According to Grayscale research head Zach Pandl, on June 23, if the Federal Reserve pauses rate hikes, Bitcoin could outperform stocks. Since the Iran war began in late February, the S&P 500 has risen 9%, while Bitcoin declined 1% and gold dropped 20%. Pandl attributed Bitcoin and gold's

On June 23, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a 60-day general license that fully exempts sanctions on the production and sale of Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products; Iran, in parallel, froze overseas assets worth $12 billion. U.S. Vice President Vance revealed that, in exchange, Iran agreed to allow international inspectors to return to nuclear facilities, but Tehran has not yet acknowledged the concessions. Bitcoin rose back to $64,113 the same day; WTI crude oil fell to $73.

According to X posts by encryption journalist Eleanor Terrett, U.S. legislation includes a temporary ban on central bank digital currencies set to expire at the end of 2030. The bill is expected to be reviewed by the House this week, with the House Financial Services Committee chair indicating

Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) expanded an investigation into illegal cryptocurrency mining networks allegedly run by Chinese financiers that laundered more than $300 million annually through illicit cash operations, following a series of raids in 2025 that seized 6,390 crypto-

According to Walter Bloomberg, the U.S. Treasury Department today issued a general license authorizing the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian crude oil, petrochemicals, and petroleum products until August 21. The license represents a temporary suspension of related sanctions and does not

According to Galaxy Research, Bitcoin traded near $64,217 on June 22 as U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $6.35 billion in net outflows over the latest 30-day window, the largest monthly drain in tracked data. Four macroeconomic catalysts are set to test the price range: the May Personal Consumption E

According to The Guardian and Reuters, US-Iran talks showed progress on June 22 with mediators from Qatar and Pakistan outlining a 60-day roadmap toward a possible final agreement. Discussions reportedly included mechanisms to reduce tensions around Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. Bitcoin

Thai authorities raided 14 illegal Bitcoin mining sites across five northeastern provinces on June 21, 2026, seizing 315 mining rigs and uncovering over $1.2 million in stolen electricity. The operation targeted the Isan region provinces of Ubon Ratchathani, Yasothon, Amnat Charoen, Roi Et, and

The United States and Iran agreed on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days, according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. A high-level committee established the framework after hours-long negotiations, with technical talks beginning immediately at Switzerland's Bürgenstock resort covering

Democratic Party lawmaker Ahn Do-geol emphasized on the 22nd that digital assets are evolving beyond investment vehicles into next-generation financial infrastructure. Speaking at a seminar titled 'Global Digital Asset Institutionalization Trends and South Korea's Legislative Direction' held at the