Geopolitics

According to Bloomberg, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a $139 million disbursement to El Salvador in September, granting a waiver on restrictions against further Bitcoin purchases. The IMF Executive Board completed the second and third reviews of El Salvador's $1.4 billion Extended F

According to Reuters, on October 2, the International Monetary Fund approved a $139 million disbursement to El Salvador and granted a waiver for the country's bitcoin holdings violations. The IMF Executive Board completed the second and third reviews of El Salvador's $1.4 billion Extended Fund

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

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

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

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 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

According to panelists at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026) held on October 1 in Seoul, South Korea's Digital Asset Law has earned recognition from international experts for elegantly bridging regulation and technology. Former U.S. Federal Reserve CIO Sunaina Tuteja emphasized that rapid

Sunaina Tuteja, former Chief Innovation Officer of the U.S. Federal Reserve, stated on the 1st at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 in Seoul that regulation functions as a throttle mechanism for blockchain innovation. The panel discussion at Walkerhill Hotel & Resort featured Tuteja alongside Yesha

At a16z Crypto Korea Summit in Seoul on October 1, Miles Jennings, a16z's head of crypto policy, argued that restricting stablecoin issuance to banks only would hinder innovation and market competition in South Korea. Jennings noted that the U.S. takes a different approach, allowing any registered e

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) announced on October 1 plans to expand tokenization to traditional securities, including stocks, bonds, and funds. The regulatory framework will also set a 1 billion won annual net purchase limit for retail investors in

According to reports, Japan's Finance Ministry announced on September 30 that it will hold the first meeting of a research group focused on on-chain government bond settlement on October 8. The study group will gather expert opinions to explore blockchain-based settlement infrastructure, with the

Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan analyzed why crypto markets rallied after the U.S. Senate rejected advancing the Clarity Act on Sept. 15, with 49 senators voting in favor versus 50 against. In a memo posted on Wednesday, Hougan argued that while crypto did not gain federal legal

According to CoinDesk's analysis of federal lobbying disclosures, the cryptocurrency industry spent approximately $8 million on lobbying efforts connected to the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act during the first half of 2026. On September 15, the Senate voted 49-50 against invoking cloture on the