Geopolitics

According to ChainCatcher, the G20's finance ministers and central bank governors issued a joint statement after concluding a two-day meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, committing to establish a clear regulatory pathway for digital assets to promote financial innovation. The statement

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced in an Aug. 30 Associated Press interview that the Treasury plans to sanction another bank this week as part of Operation Economic Outcast targeting Iran-linked financial networks. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) proposed a rule on Aug

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in an interview published Aug. 30, the U.S. plans to sanction another bank this week as part of Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign targeting Iran-linked financial transactions. On Aug. 28, the Treasury proposed sanctions against Banque Misr UAE,

According to the Capital Market Research Institute, on September 2, Lee Seung-ho, a senior researcher from the Macro Finance Division, stated that won-denominated stablecoins could help mitigate capital outflow concerns stemming from the expansion of dollar-based stablecoins such as USDT. At a

The European Central Bank (ECB) proposed integrating blockchain technology into its digital euro initiative this week, while Sberbank announced plans to accept ether and USDT as collateral for loans. The US Treasury proposed the GENIUS Act, which would require exchanges to audit foreign

According to recent reports, the U.S. Treasury proposed the GENIUS Act this week, requiring cryptocurrency exchanges to audit foreign stablecoins as part of regulatory efforts to reshape the stablecoin market. Concurrently, the European Central Bank announced plans to integrate blockchain

According to BlockBeats citing TradingBeats, on September 2, U.S.-Iran tensions escalated with mutual strikes, raising supply risks in the Strait of Hormuz. WTI crude oil surged 5.2% to $90.22 and Brent rose 4.6% to $94.65, both reaching five-week highs. Meanwhile, a major short trader (0x0c4a) on H

Bitcoin (BTC) has weakened further, falling back to around $77,360 on September 2. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed updating the rules for registered transfer agents to adapt to the era of blockchain and tokenization; the rules have not undergone major revisions since the late 1970s. Singapore is considering allowing cross-border stablecoins jointly issued by multiple parties to be included in its regulatory framework, reconsidering its previous decision to limit th

The G20 Chair’s Statement issued by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on September 1 states that G20 finance ministers and central bank governors formally acknowledged the potential of digital assets to promote economic growth and committed to working together to establish a clear path for “responsible innovation” in the digital asset sector. The statement encourages broader adoption of ISO 20022, as well as measures to facilitate the cross-border transfer of financial services data. Key Sta

On September 2, Bitcoin briefly fell below $77,000, reaching a low of $76,762. According to CoinGlass data, approximately $115 million worth of cryptocurrency long positions were liquidated over a one-hour period. The U.S.-Iran military conflict sharply escalated, with U.S. Central Command stating that the U.S. military had launched strikes against Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets inside Iran in response to Iran’s recent attempted attacks on commercial vessels and U.S. forces in

According to Fox Business, on Sept. 2, G20 finance ministers and central bank governors recognized digital assets' potential to support economic growth and committed to establishing a "clear path" for responsible innovation. The statement also called for improved cross-border payments, including

According to South Korea's tax authority, the government will begin taxing cryptocurrency investment gains from Jan. 1, 2027, with a 22% tax rate (including 2% local tax) applied to annual gains exceeding 2.5 million Korean won. However, the framework contains significant gaps less than four

According to CENTCOM, on September 1 at 12 p.m. ET, U.S. forces began striking Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets in Iran near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for recent attempted attacks on commercial shipping and American personnel. The strikes followed an Iranian attempt to place

Bitcoin fell below $77,000 Tuesday evening and Ethereum dropped under $2,400 as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pushed oil sharply higher and intensified a broader risk-off move across financial markets. The latest leg lower followed fresh U.S. strikes against Iranian targets after attempted attacks on c

The United States has granted itself authority to sever correspondent banking relationships with foreign financial institutions that facilitate transactions for firms linked to Iran's crypto sector. The regulatory action aims to curb illicit financial flows associated with Iran's cryptocurrency acti

Berlin has accused Russia of orchestrating a drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport involving explosives. Germany identified the incident as a serious attack on transport infrastructure amid ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict tensions. Investigators reported the drone damaged a cargo plane at the

As of September 1, Bitcoin had edged back up to around $78,770 but still failed to reclaim the $80,000 mark. Iran launched missiles overnight at two U.S. Air Force bases in Jordan, and U.S. President Trump said in the White House Oval Office and in an interview with Fox News, “We’re going to hit them hard.” Trump also said U.S. GDP growth could reach as high as 20% and stated that such growth would not cause inflation, arguing against Fed rate hikes despite strong economic data. Direct U.S.-Iran