Geopolitics

From 16:45 to 17:00 on October 12, 2026 (UTC), ETH pulled back slightly over 15 min, with a Return % of -0.59%, a price range of 2511.7–2528.58 USDT, and an Ampl of 0.67%. ETH fell approximately 1.31% over the past 24 hours, retreating from a high of 2579 to around 2514. Selling pressure remained persistent but the decline was limited, while market attention rose significantly and volatility intensified. The main drivers of this pullback were escalating geopolitical conflict risks combined with

According to BlockBeats, Bitcoin surged to $84,254 on October 13 before retreating, declining over 2% amid escalating Middle East tensions. Brent crude climbed to $107.25 per barrel, the highest since September 16, while WTI crude broke through $94 per barrel, driven by concerns over energy supply d

The Financial Stability Board published a report on October 12, 2026 warning that global stablecoin arrangements remain untested under severe market stress or issuer insolvency, exposing unresolved cross-border vulnerabilities as the sector expands. The report cites that the total market value of st

China announced plans for a national blockchain network in a policy document from the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council, made public by Xinhua. The document, titled 'Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Developing New Productive Forces,'

According to Xinhua, the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council announced a policy document on October 11 supporting a national blockchain network as part of a broader digital-economy initiative. The document emphasizes practical blockchain integration with manufacturing an

According to Cointelegraph, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) warned in its submission to G20 finance leaders and central bank governors of gaps in stablecoin cross-border regulation, crisis management

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to seize $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran during an interview at Newsmax's NPolicy Summit in Washington, D.C. The seizure, which Bessent said could happen 'this week,' is part of what he described as an 'absolute isolation campaign'

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Trump administration plans to seize $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran this week as part of its "absolute isolation campaign." Bessent stated during a speech at Newsmax's NPolicy Summit in Washington, D.C., that the administration "know[s]

According to BlockBeats, on October 12, South Korea's Financial Commission is advancing its tokenized securities market expansion from fragmented investments like real estate and art to bonds and funds. Regulatory amendments to the Electronic Securities Act and Capital Markets Act have entered

Bitcoin (BTC) rebounded from its weekend low, trading at around $83,760 as of October 12. Strategy Chairman Michael Saylor posted Bitcoin Tracker data again and may disclose changes in the company’s holdings this week. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officially released regulations for crypto asset ETFs, initially allowing only Bitcoin and Ethereum, with the rules set to take effect on October 16. Macro Events & Crypto Highlights According to CoinTelegraph, Strategy Chairman

Bitcoin (BTC) traded around $83,771.70 on Oct. 12, while the resistance zone between $83,900 and $84,200 limited the room for the recent rebound to extend. On the macro front, U.S. President Trump suddenly announced on Truth Social on Oct. 11 that Russia and Ukraine had reached an energy ceasefire, saying it was “effective immediately”; Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he was still waiting for specific details. Trump Suddenly Announces Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire on Oct. 11 Trump posted on

According to ChainCatcher, Moscow Exchange, Russia's largest securities exchange, plans to launch regulated cryptocurrency trading on December 1. The exchange's securities market managing director Boris Blokhin stated that pilot testing with professional participants began one week ago. The exchange

According to CoinDesk, the Clarity Act's failure to pass is creating opportunities for decentralized finance (DeFi), as crypto industry executives see potential in the regulatory gap. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) initiatives are ex

According to ChainCatcher, Liquid Network's LBTC-to-Bitcoin redemptions have been suspended for 35 days as of October 11, 2026. An attacker exploited a vulnerability in Elements software to transfer approximately 4,000 BTC; the hacker has returned roughly 3,400 BTC but still holds 598.5 BTC valued a

According to Cointelegraph, Argentina's central bank stated that if President Javier Milei wins reelection, banks may be permitted to provide cryptocurrency-related services to customers during his second term. The statement represents a potential reversal of a ban imposed four years ago. The centra

According to Foresight News, based on an official statement, Ontology halted block production on October 11 after receiving an urgent security report regarding a potential risk in an ecosystem project built on its blockchain. The network coordinated with majority consensus nodes, which agreed to tem