Geopolitics

Russian President’s Special Representative for Relations with International Organizations Boris Titov called a crypto-linked cross-border payment system effective and reliable for settling import payments. In his view, amid blocked international payment channels, digital assets are almost the only way to settle payments with partners in Asian countries. Vladimir Putin’s adviser pointed out that this method of paying for imports will remain relevant for the next two to three years if the current

The City of Plattsburgh in upstate New York has formally proposed a 12-month temporary land-use moratorium. Once passed, approval of new applications for all “high-energy computing facilities” consuming 300kW or more will be suspended, covering bitcoin mining facilities and AI data centers. The moratorium is intended to “suspend approvals,” giving the local government time to assess the impact of high-power-consuming facilities on the local grid, residents’ lives, and the environment. Scope of P

Bitcoin (BTC) continued its downward trend, trading at around $78,850 on September 9. In its latest reporting period, Strategy announced that it would suspend Bitcoin purchases and instead repurchase $176.3 million worth of its own STRC preferred stock. Since 2025, U.S. President Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff has profited $107 million from a crypto-related holding company. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots According to BlockTempo, U.S.-listed Bitcoin treasury giant Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) c

Bitcoin traded at $78,524 Tuesday, down 0.72%, while the S&P 500 closed at 7,689.80, off 0.37%, as oil prices pushed toward $100 a barrel on renewed U.S.-Iran fighting in the Strait of Hormuz. The declines followed Friday's August jobs report showing U.S. employers added 162,000 positions, nearly tr

According to the IMF, Nigeria is identified today as a major stablecoin inflow hub in sub-Saharan Africa. The organization flagged both opportunities and risks in the sector, identifying four priorities: safeguarding monetary stability, enhancing regulatory oversight, improving data accuracy, and

On September 8, 2026, crude oil prices continued to fluctuate at elevated levels during the Asian session. Data from Gate 行情 showed that WTI 原油 was quoted at $93.88 per barrel, up 2.95% over 24 hours. Brent crude was quoted at $98.54 per barrel, up 2.23%, and briefly touched $98.92 intraday, reaching its highest price since late July. On the same day, Daan Struyven, co-head of Goldman Sachs’ global commodities research, publicly stated that if invasions targeting shipping in the Middle East esca

Matthew Dawson, co-founder of Ethereum Institutional, made his first visit to South Korea this week. During the trip, Dawson held meetings with major domestic banks, securities firms, asset managers, exchanges, and infrastructure companies, with the stated aim of building relationships and

Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) won 43.8% of the vote in Sunday's Saxony-Anhalt state election, securing 39 of the parliament's 83 seats in its strongest regional showing to date. The result has reopened debate over the party's Bitcoin policy platform, which calls for extensive

According to Andy, host of The Rollup podcast, the CLARITY Act faces near-zero chance of passing in its current form, despite Polymarket odds showing 18% probability. Andy stated the actual likelihood is closer to 3-5%. Speaking on X, Andy noted that policymakers are likely to pursue a different

Kirill Pistsov, head of the product development department at Finam financial group, assessed changes in the Russian crypto market resulting from updated regulations. In his opinion, the wallets of legally operating exchange services and exchanges, brokers, and digital depositories in Russia will become easier to track, while assets passing through them may be classified as higher risk. Russian market operators must work within the established legal and regulatory framework, making liquidity pro

According to Liquid Network's X post on September 7, the Liquid Federation wallet, used by multiple cryptocurrency exchanges to accelerate transaction speeds, was attacked by hackers resulting in $320 million in losses. The wallet held approximately 4,200 Bitcoin, of which around 4,000 were

The Russian crypto market may face isolation amid tighter regulation and sanctions risks, BitMedia analysts said. Updated legislation requires market operators to register and increases transparency in liquidity and cryptoasset markets. Current rules restrict trading to bitcoin, ether, and USDT, while anti-terrorist financing requirements complicate cross-border transfers. According to an expert from the investment holding company, the imposition of sanctions was facilitated by changes to Russia

Bitcoin (BTC) edged down from its early-week high, trading at around $79,300 on September 8. According to an exclusive report by The Wall Street Journal, Hunter Biden, son of Joe Biden, will launch a $LAPTOP meme coin to challenge Trump Coin, going live on Base on September 9. Several Brazilian banks, including Itaú and Nubank, are expanding their crypto products while remaining cautious about holding proprietary positions. Macro Events & Crypto Highlights According to an exclusive report by The

According to Bitcoin.com, the Dutch Central Bank (DNB) transferred approximately 86 tons of gold worth $11 billion from New York and Ottawa to London over several months. About 59 tons were completed through market trades (sold in New York, purchased in London), while over 27 tons were physically tr

Russia announced the closure of the German consulate in Saint Petersburg, escalating diplomatic tensions with Germany. The closure follows an August drone incident in Germany that Russia is alleged to be connected to, and is part of retaliatory actions between the two nations. Russia and Germany

According to Bitcoin Policy Institute's latest report, blockchain trading volume in the Middle East and North Africa region reached $350 billion in 2025-2026, more than triple the approximately $100 billion recorded in 2022. The growth was driven by Iran's geopolitical conflicts, which accelerated c

According to BlockBeats citing FinCEN analysis, on September 7, approximately $9 billion in suspected Iran-related "shadow banking" activity flowed through U.S. correspondent accounts in 2024, with roughly $5 billion from foreign shell companies and $4 billion linked to foreign oil enterprises

According to Startale's blog, SBI Shinsei Trust Bank and SBI VC Trade have begun allocating 1 billion yen ($6.41 million) from JPYSC stablecoin reserves into short-term Japanese government bonds (JGB). The move follows recent regulatory policy adjustments in Japan that expanded stablecoin reserve

The CLARITY Act Section 401 could authorize traditional banks to custody, lend against, and operate infrastructure for Bitcoin without additional regulatory approvals, as of September 2026. The bill passed the U.S. House 294-134 in July 2025 and has remained before the Senate, with a cloture