Geopolitics

According to Financial News, on September 30, Yoon Sung-gwan, head of the digital currency division at the Bank of Korea, highlighted that the core value of tokenization lies in improving market accessibility during a panel discussion at Korea Blockchain Week 2026 (KBW2026) in Seoul. Yoon stated th

Bitcoin (BTC) remains range-bound, trading at around $83,540 as of September 30. The U.S. House of Representatives has expanded its investigation into insider trading in prediction markets, requesting information on know-your-customer (KYC) procedures and internal monitoring. U.S. Senator Tim Scott criticized the Democrats for putting political calculations above the public interest, condemning the party for “killing” the CLARITY Act. Macro Events & Crypto Highlights According to CNBC, James Com

Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, announced on the 30th that the Upbit Institutional Summit (UIS) concluded successfully on the 20th at Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin-gu. The summit brought together Patrick Witt, Executive Director of the US White House Presidential Digital Assets Advisory

According to Dunamu, the company concluded its Upbit Institutional Summit (UIS) on September 29-30 at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul, bringing together Patrick Witt, head of the White House Presidential Digital Asset Advisory Committee, Jonathan Hurowitz, Special Advisor to the U.S. Treasury

A North Korean-linked hacking group known as WaterPlum stole at least $10.71 million in cryptocurrency between December 2025 and July 2026 by compromising more than 30,000 devices and targeting over 7,000 crypto wallets, according to a joint international cybersecurity advisory. The group, also

According to a joint international cybersecurity advisory, North Korean-linked hacking group WaterPlum stole at least $10.71 million in cryptocurrency between December 2025 and July 2026. The group compromised more than 30,000 devices and exfiltrated funds or account credentials from over 7,000 cryp

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey compared Nigel Farage's fiscal policies to a 'BTC account' handled by Liz Truss during Labour's 2026 party conference. Healey's remarks targeted the Reform leader by referencing Truss, the UK's shortest-serving prime minister who resigned within 44 days

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey used a Bitcoin reference to mock Reform leader Nigel Farage's fiscal policies during Labour's 2026 party conference on September 28. Healey compared Farage's "fantasy funding" ideals to a "BTC account," drawing a parallel to the economic failures of

According to Straits Times, as of September 30, Bitcoin retreated after rallying 28% since August 19, as geopolitical tensions over Iran's Hormuz Strait proposal and expectations of further U.S. Federal Reserve rate hikes in October weighed on risk assets. The cryptocurrency had posted its best

On August 4, 2026, Vladimir Putin signed the “On Digital Currencies and Digital Rights” law, bringing cryptocurrencies out of the gray zone and into the legal framework. The law will take effect on September 1, 2026, and regulate the mining, trading, and storage of digital assets in Russia. In exchange for judicial protection and legal status, the state is offering market participants a formal cryptocurrency tax regime. Cryptocurrencies: Payments and Use in Russia Cryptocurrency cannot be used t

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce submitted her resignation from the agency, effective October 2, 2026, ending nearly nine years on the commission. During her tenure, crypto insiders nicknamed her 'Crypto Mom' for pushing clearer digital-asset rules. Her exit comes as the CLARITY Act remains stalled in

According to ChainCatcher, Bitcoin has surged 28% since August 19 but momentum has cooled after a sharp rally, as geopolitical tensions weighing on risk assets intensified. U.S. President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, adding to macroeconomic uncertainty. The m

Jo Sang-hyeok, operator of the Telegram channel 'Bulgeomi CRYPTO' with approximately 30,000 subscribers, recently led a petition calling for a 2-year deferral of cryptocurrency taxation that surpassed 50,000 signatures and met the requirements for referral to the relevant standing committee. In an i

According to Tether's statement on Monday, the company froze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during 2026. The stablecoin issuer said it froze more than $130 million across four wallets this year and an additional $344 million linked to Iran's Central Bank in April, working with

Democratic investigators from the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) released a 28-page report on Sept. 29, accusing Tether’s flagship stablecoin, USDT, of becoming a core tool of Iran’s “shadow banking system,” enabling Tehran to bypass U.S. sanctions and fund regional proxies, missile and drone programs, and human rights abuses. Of the 757 wallets involved in Iranian terror financing, 87% primarily traded USDT. Key Report Data: 87% of 757 Terror-Financing Wallets Primar

Bitcoin (BTC) continued to retreat, trading at around $82,920 on Sept. 29. After spending $143 million to purchase Bitcoin and $152 million to repurchase STRC, Strategy set a record by holding 847,666 Bitcoin. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) updated its token buyback FAQ, stating that a buyback arrangement without a centralized entity may not constitute an investment contract. Macro Events & Crypto Hotspots According to Cryptopolitan, Strategy spent $142.7 million to purchase 1

Bitcoin (BTC) fell further to $83,178 on Sept. 29. On the macro front, Trump rejected Iran’s proposal for a seven-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude oil immediately rebounded above $100 per barrel, driving the dollar higher and U.S. Treasury yields up and creating dual pressure on non-yielding assets such as Bitcoin. The FED raised the benchmark interest rate to a range of 3.75% to 4%. ETF Inflows Slow: Weekly Net Inflows of $2.39 Billion, Daily Average Falls fr

South Korea's National Assembly Research Service identified delayed Digital Asset Basic Law legislation and the timing of cryptocurrency income taxation as central issues for this year's parliamentary audit. A public hearing on the Digital Asset Basic Law originally scheduled for the end of this

According to the National Assembly Research Service, South Korea's legislative roadmap for digital assets is stalled as of September 28. The planned Digital Asset Basic Law (Phase 2) public hearing—originally scheduled for late September—was cancelled due to delayed government proposal submission. T

During 19:00–20:00 UTC on September 28, 2026, BTC pulled back sharply in the short term. The 1-hour candlestick closed 0.37% lower, with a price range of 83,658.7–84,047.1 USDT and an amplitude of 0.46%. Market volatility increased significantly from the previous trading day, investor risk aversion intensified, and BTC and gold pulled back in tandem. The primary driver of this move was rising inflation expectations triggered by higher oil prices, coupled with a sharp increase in expectations for