Geopolitics

The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added TRON wallet addresses linked to Iran to its sanctions list, resulting in $131 million in USDT frozen across the designated wallets. The enforcement action targets Iranian-linked cryptocurrency holdings on the TRON network,

According to US Treasury OFAC, on July 14, the agency added TRON wallet addresses linked to Iran to its sanctions list, resulting in $131 million in USDT being frozen. The action highlights how stablecoin issuers can enforce sanctions even when assets move on public blockchains, demonstrating that d

According to onchain metrics and market data this week, Bitcoin dropped below $63,000 due to leverage liquidations on July 13, then recovered to $65,000 following lower-than-expected U.S. CPI data, before retreating to the $63,000 level as Middle East geopolitical risks intensified. Despite price

Blockchain company Consensys contracted a software developer with ties to North Korea who accessed some of its systems for one month earlier this year. The developer, working under the alias Tyler Knapp, was introduced through a third-party service provider before the company discovered the

Bolivia is considering a regulatory framework that would recognize Tether's USDT as a payment currency, according to Economy and Public Finance Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza, as the country faces a prolonged US dollar shortage. The proposal follows Bolivia's lifting of its crypto ban in 2024 and co

According to ChainCatcher, New Hampshire Governor Kelly Ayotte recently signed HB 639, the Blockchain Basic Laws, which expands legal protections for digital asset users, developers, miners, validators and businesses, and protects self-custody rights. The bill also authorizes establishing

On July 17, 2026, from 17:00 to 17:15 UTC, BTC saw a modest short-term uptick, with a Return % of +0.58%. The price ranged from 63,593.0 to 64,139.5 USDT, with an Ampl of 0.86%. Over the past 24 hours, BTC traded in a narrow range, with a 24h move of only -0.48%. The current price is around $63,987. The market is waiting for a clearer directional catalyst, and trading sentiment is leaning toward caution. The main driver behind this move is a macro hedging narrative battle fueled by the continued

Democrats are seeking to add a provision to merged legislation after President Trump's financial disclosures earlier this year revealed $1.4 billion in earnings from crypto ventures since his return to the White House. The move reflects concerns within the industry about potential politicization

According to Bitcoin News, the House held a CLARITY Act hearing in New York on July 17 to discuss H.R.8957, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, which would authorize the Treasury to acquire Bitcoin through budget-neutral mechanisms without increasing taxpayer costs. The proposal requires regular

Bitcoin price moved toward $62,000 on July 17 as US military strikes on Iran intensified, pressuring risk markets globally. The cryptocurrency fell to an intraday low near $62,636 before recovering slightly above $63,000, while US stock futures declined and oil prices remained elevated near $85

According to Piero Cipollone, European Central Bank Executive Board member, widespread stablecoin adoption could erode commercial banks' retail deposit base in Europe, he said on Friday (July 17) in a speech to Italy's Federation of Cooperative Credit Banks in Rome. Cipollone noted that banks are al

On July 17, 2026, the Digital Assets Subcommittee of the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services held an in-person hearing at Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, themed “Building the Financial Future: How the CLARITY Act Will Unleash Innovation.” Federal Hall is only a few steps from the New York Stock Exchange—rather than meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, the committee moved the hearing to Wall Street, and that choice alone is a kind of statement. This is not routine policy discuss

According to Forbes on July 17, Australia has passed the 2026 Treasury Laws Amendment (Tax Reform No. 1), which will eliminate the 50% capital gains tax (CGT) discount for assets held longer than 12 months, starting July 1, 2027. This applies to all asset classes, including stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrencies, representing Australia’s most significant capital gains tax reform in the past 25 years. Australia to eliminate the 50% capital gains tax discount from July 2027 Under the 2026 Treas

From 01:30 to 01:45 (UTC) on July 17, 2026, BTC fell 0.39% over 15 minutes, trading in a range of 63,718.5 to 63,978.5 USDT, with a spread of 0.41%. Market volatility increased, trading volume remained relatively low, reflecting a pullback driven by short-term wait-and-see sentiment. The main driver behind this anomaly is a sharp escalation in the military conflict between the US and Iran. The US launched another round of strikes against Iran’s Bandar Abbas port and naval facilities, while Iran

Bitcoin (BTC) gave back midweek gains, temporarily around $63,890 on July 17. The U.S. “CLARITY Act” is entering the final sprint, and Trump’s conflicts of interest remain a key obstacle. He is accused of promoting Nvidia, Tesla, and Apple stocks just a few days after buying shares in those companies. Macro Events & Crypto Market Hotspots According to The Block, the U.S. Congress is in the final sprint for the “CLARITY Act.” Optimism among lawmakers is rising, but ethical provisions around confl

Bitcoin fell back to around $63,860 on July 17. At the same time, multiple macro events unfolded in parallel: the U.S. military launched airstrikes on several facilities in southern Iran, including Abbas Port, Shaher Airport, and bridges in Hormozgan Province. The Hormozgan provincial government said two people were killed and four were injured. Dallas Fed Chair Lorie Logan (Lorie Logan) delivered remarks in Houston, saying the Fed may need to raise interest rates “moderately.” U.S. military car