Geopolitics

According to PPP prediction market tool monitoring, the probability of WTI crude oil surpassing $110 per barrel for the remainder of October on Polymarket fell to 31% in the last 24 hours, down 19%. The shift comes as Trump stated today that oil prices will fall soon. Trump previously claimed the U

The Bank of Israel rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to utilize cryptocurrencies to circumvent international financial sanctions, the central bank announced on October 24. The decision follows Netanyahu's October 23 television interview warning about potential international banki

According to WuBlockchain, the Bank of Israel rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to use cryptocurrencies to circumvent international financial sanctions on October 24. The central bank clarified that cryptocurrencies do not provide a viable means to bypass sanctions and urged the

According to OCC's official statement, the regulator recently committed to supporting community banks while monitoring stablecoin adoption's potential impact on deposits. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency highlighted significant uncertainty surrounding how digital assets may affect commu

According to an announcement from the Cyberspace Administration of China on October 23, China aims to substantially complete its national blockchain infrastructure by 2030. The Central Cyberspace Affairs Commission published the National Informatization Plan for the 15th Five-Year Period, outlining

According to Israeli media i24, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is seeking to develop a blockchain-based solution to counter potential financial sanctions against Israel, as reported on October 24. Details of the proposed plan and implementation timeline have not yet been disclosed.

According to Israeli.com polling aggregate and Polymarket prediction market, on October 27, Israeli opposition party Yashar is leading in polls with 22.4 seats projected, significantly ahead of PM Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party at 19.4 seats. Both parties fall short of the 61-seat parliamentary ma

According to JPMorgan analysts led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou in a report released on Wednesday, recent U.S. regulatory measures are partially offsetting the negative impact of the Senate's failure to advance the Clarity Act, but political and legal risk premiums will persist until a comprehensive c

According to the Financial Stability Board (FSB), the organization issued guidance on stablecoins ahead of G20 discussions, highlighting liquidity mismatches, operational risks, and potential insolvency issues. The FSB emphasized that the cross-border nature of stablecoins could exacerbate liquidity

According to Odaily, Coinbase and major crypto industry organizations reduced their third-quarter federal lobbying spending compared to the previous quarter, though total expenditure still exceeded $4 million for the period and has remained above this threshold for six consecutive quarters. The spen

According to K33 analysts cited by The Block, Bitcoin's 28-day volatility has dropped to 1.2% on October 21, approaching 2026 lows as the Federal Reserve rate decision and November 3 U.S. midterm elections near. Analysts expect volatility may rise in the coming weeks as these key events unfold.

According to on-chain investigator ZachXBT, a cryptocurrency institution was drained of approximately $2.84 million by the North Korea-linked group SquidSquad on October 8 on the BNB Smart Chain (BSC). On October 20, the attackers deposited 1,111.2 ETH into Tornado Cash, withdrew to three addresses,

According to POLITICO, the cryptocurrency industry Super PAC Fairshake and its affiliated organizations held over $95 million in funds by the end of September, earmarked to support pro-crypto candidates in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections. The group's primary backers include Coinbase, Ripple, and ven