Taiwan Central Bank Weighs Bitcoin as Reserve Asset in Dollar Diversification Push

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Iraq's return symbolizes the gradual thawing of sanction regimes that could eventually open crypto corridors for nations previously excluded from traditional finance. However, in the current market environment where BTC dominance is high (62.3%) and liquidations are accelerating, this structural opportunity is being drowned by risk-off capital fleeing to stablecoins. The 12.93% 7-day Bitcoin decline shows macro sentiment now dominates narrative catalysts.

Iraq returns to the World Cup after a 40-year absence, having last participated in 1986.

Iraq's World Cup Return Could Force Crypto Adoption as FIFA Rules Pressure Central Bank

Iraq's World Cup return may trigger a hidden on-chain surge in stablecoin remittances from the diaspora, bypassing traditional banking frictions.

Dollar Steadies as Iran Tensions Keep Crypto on Edge

Central Bank Describes Policy as Mildly Restrictive, Inflation Risks 'Super-Elevated'

China Cuts One-Year Policy Loan Rate to Record Low

Tether to Issue Government-Backed Stablecoin in Georgia with Central Bank Blessing

If inflation expectations become unanchored, central banks like the RBA may be forced to hike rates even as growth slows, creating a stagflationary environment. For crypto, this means a double hit: rising discount rates compress valuations, while a weaker economic outlook reduces speculative capital. However, if the oil shock persists, it could accelerate the narrative of fiat debasement, potentially driving long-term Bitcoin adoption as a hedge.

Reserve Bank of Australia Assistant Governor Sarah Hunter expressed increased concern that inflation expectations could become unanchored due to the oil-price shock from the Iran war.

RBA Warns Inflation Expectations Risk Becoming Unanchored as Iran Oil Shock Bites

Iran war may slash global Bitcoin hash rate as mining operations face disruption, triggering a difficulty adjustment that reshapes miner economics

Federal Reserve Proposes 'Skinny' Payment Accounts That Could Open Door for Crypto Firms

BIS Appoints Central Bank Chiefs From Ripple-Linked Nations as Intesa Sanpaolo Deploys XRP Ledger

Fabio Panetta Elected Chair of BIS Board

Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Higher, Stoking Thailand's Inflation Woes

Swiss National Bank Bitcoin Reserve Initiative Falls Short on Signatures

Brazil Central Bank Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Settlements for Firms

El Salvador Crypto Remittances Jump 50% in Q1 2026

Kenya Central Bank Opens First VASP Supervision Jobs Amid New Crypto Law

Brazilian Crypto Purchases Surge to $6.9 B in Q1 2026, Stablecoins Lead the Way