Geopolitics

Bitcoin dropped to $62,037 on Monday as weekend military clashes between U.S. and Iranian forces raised concerns about a potential energy crisis. The cryptocurrency fell from a 24-hour peak of $64,385 late Sunday to $62,037 by 10:15 a.m. EST Monday, according to market data. The decline followed U.S

Bolivia is assessing the potential inclusion of Tether's USDT stablecoin into its national payments system, according to a Friday briefing from Economy Minister José Gabriel Espinoza Yáñez reported by La Razón. The minister emphasized careful evaluation due to Bolivia's placement on the Financial

According to Trump on Fox News on July 13, Republicans should eliminate the Senate filibuster rule, otherwise the government will likely shut down in September when current funding expires. Trump argued the rule prevents the party from passing legislation and increases the risk of another shutdown i

The European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation transitional window closed on 1 July 2026, requiring all crypto-asset service providers across 27 EU member states to obtain full Crypto-Asset Service Provider authorisation. Of the more than 1,200 firms previously registered under national re

According to BlockBeats, Thailand's central bank announced on July 13 that it has begun using data analytics tools to screen for suspicious large-value stablecoin transactions, with a focus on USDT issued by Tether, to counter illegal fund flows and gray-market activities. Bank of Thailand

According to ChainCatcher, Bolivia is considering integrating USDT into its national payment system to address ongoing U.S. dollar shortages. The South American country has faced declining foreign exchange reserves and tight dollar supply in recent years, creating pressure on import trade,

On July 13, 2026, the U.S. Senate officially reconvened after adjourning for the July 4 recess. This day also marks the most critical legislative window yet for the “Digital Asset Market Clarity Act” (CLARITY Act)—from July 13 until the start of the Senate’s summer recess on August 7, with only about 20 working days remaining at most. The bill, dubbed by the industry as “the most consequential market-structure legislation in the history of the U.S. crypto industry,” was officially introduced on

According to Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn, the central bank and Securities and Exchange Commission are tightening oversight of stablecoin transactions as part of a campaign to combat money laundering and illicit finance. The initiative focuses on monitoring high-volume Tether (USDT) ac

According to QCP Capital, Bitcoin and Ethereum implied volatility continued rising this week as U.S.-Iran military tensions escalated over the weekend, 12 days after the two sides signed a ceasefire memorandum. The second round of negotiations faces headwinds as both sides accused each other of

US Central Command launched strikes against Iran over the weekend in the third round of military action within a week, targeting Iran's ability to attack commercial vessels. The escalation followed Iranian forces hitting a Cyprus-flagged container ship, prompting Tehran to declare the Strait of

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed her government's support for startups and Web3 innovation in a video address to WebX 2026 on July 13, underscoring Tokyo's effort to position blockchain, digital assets and next-generation finance as part of its national growth strategy. Takaichi

According to Cointelegraph, Thailand's central bank is reviewing high-value stablecoin transactions, including USDT, in collaboration with the Securities and Exchange Commission to combat money laundering, illegal financing, and suspicious capital flows. The review targets large cash transactions an

According to Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn, the central bank is implementing strict new compliance measures to combat illicit flows through stablecoins and alternative payment channels. The bank established a system to flag USDT transactions and monitor abnormally large volumes that

According to ChainCatcher, on June 16, Senator Cynthia Lummis pushed forward the BITCOIN Act, proposing that the U.S. Treasury purchase up to 1 million Bitcoin within 5 years and hold the assets for at least 20 years. Lummis said her models suggest such holdings could reduce U.S. national debt by on

Bitcoin (BTC) experiences extreme short-term volatility; as of July 13, it is temporarily trading around $63,780. The Bank of Thailand requires that personal cash deposits above 5 million Thai baht need proof of source, and it will strengthen monitoring of stablecoin transactions. Pakistan’s crypto-asset regulator has met with scholars who issued a ruling banning digital assets, and believes that stablecoins, tokenized assets, and unsecured tokens should be judged separately. Macroeconomic Event

Japan-based financial conglomerate SBI Holdings has executed a series of major crypto investments over the past few weeks, becoming the sole investor in Gauntlet's $125 million Series C and EDX Markets' $76 million Series C this week. Last month, SBI agreed to acquire Japanese crypto exchange

From 01:00 to 02:00 UTC on July 13, 2026, BTC traded within a narrow range of $63,658.1–$64,069.0 USDT, with a low volatility of 0.64%, a return of -0.33%, and an overall weak consolidation pattern. Market attention has increased compared to the previous few days, but trading activity remains thin; in the short term, neither bulls nor bears show clear directional intent. The main driver behind this movement is a sharp escalation of Middle East geopolitical conflict, which has triggered broader m