Geopolitics

The UK Treasury announced on Wednesday (Aug 27) it will grant the Bank of England a secondary statutory objective to support innovation in payments and digital money. The new duty, introduced via an amendment to the Financial Services and Markets Bill set to reach the House of Lords in September, su

From 09:15 to 09:30 on August 27, 2026 (UTC), BTC rose 0.78% over 15 minutes, with its price ranging from 79,789.8 to 80,494.4 USDT and an amplitude of 0.88%. This was a moderate, gradual bullish advance rather than an explosive move. The primary driver of this move was the continued escalation of geopolitical risks. The US-Iran conflict has remained unresolved for six months, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has been severely disrupted, and multiple intelligence facilities in the Middle Ea

This week, 39 state banking associations formed the BankChain Alliance to develop a bank-run blockchain network for tokenized deposits, stablecoins, and payments, with a target launch in 2027. Kathy Kraninger, interim chair of the alliance and head of the Florida Bankers Association, called it "an u

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas economists Rosie Levy and Srini Ramaswamy published an analysis warning that tokenized deposits could raise credit costs for US households and businesses. The economists said instant settlement could allow depositors seeking higher yields to switch banks more

According to The New York Post, Russia's military actions are targeting Ukrainian food shipments, raising concerns over global food prices and potential food security risks in developing countries. The attacks are seen as a destabilizing factor in the Black Sea region. The "Russia Cities Entry by

According to South Korea's National Assembly Budget Office, the country's new digital asset tax—launching January 1, 2027, at 20% with a 2.5 million won deduction—faces challenges covering emerging DeFi transactions. Newer trading models such as restaking and vaults lack clear tax treatment under th

A survey released by the National Institute on Retirement Security on August 27 showed that 77% of Americans believe using cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans poses risks, while 53% oppose employers offering cryptocurrency as an investment option; 80% of respondents believe the United States faces a retirement crisis, up from 67% in 2020. Survey Data: 77% Believe Cryptocurrency Is Risky According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, the survey was conducted by Greenwald Res

According to South Korea's Ministry of Finance and Economy on August 25, stablecoin gains are taxed at 20% as digital assets, while foreign exchange gains remain tax-free, creating a tax disparity. Under the country's income tax law effective January 1, 2027, digital asset transactions face a 2.5

According to Gate News PRO, on August 27, Russia prepared to escalate military strikes on Ukraine after assessing that peace negotiations have reached an impasse. The development signals a shift from diplomatic efforts to intensified military action in the conflict. The escalation poses risks to

According to Bloomberg, on August 27, the UK government will assign the Bank of England a new secondary responsibility to promote digital currency and payments innovation, which will not affect the central bank's primary mission of maintaining financial stability. City Minister Lucy Rigby stated

According to ChainCatcher, 39 U.S. state banking associations have formed the BankChain alliance to build a blockchain network for tokenized deposits, stablecoins, smart payments, and automated settlements. The alliance's 39 member associations represent 3,283 banks with combined assets of $21.8

The US Treasury Department is creating a quantum readiness task force that explicitly includes digital assets and emerging technology risks in its scope. The initiative supports President Trump's Executive Order 14412, which aims to strengthen cryptographic protections for America's sensitive

According to the U.S. Treasury Department, the Treasury has established a Quantum-Readiness Task Force that includes digital assets and emerging technology risks, supporting President Trump's Executive Order 14412 aimed at strengthening cryptographic protections for the financial

Jon Atack, a Bitcoin Core developer living in El Salvador, recently made a Bitcoin payment at a restaurant in El Zonte that was the establishment's only cryptocurrency transaction all month. Restaurant employees confirmed that card payments have become significantly more common than Bitcoin for

More than three-quarters of Americans view cryptocurrency in workplace retirement plans as risky, according to a survey from The National Institute on Retirement Security conducted between Oct. 24 and Nov. 14, 2025. The survey found that 77% of Americans consider crypto in workplace retirement plans