geopolitics

CoinDesk Analyst Shaurya Malwa Navigates Crypto Markets Amid Geopolitical Shifts

CoinDesk Analyst Shaurya Malwa Navigates Crypto Markets Amid Geopolitical Shifts

Shaurya Malwa is a well-known crypto-curious journalist. With his experience as Co-Leader of the CoinDesk tokens and data team in Asia, he provides a unique perspective to CoinDesk’s markets team regarding market trends, DeFi, and the effects of world happenings. Drawing on substantial knowledge in the crypto derivatives and DeFi...

Iran-Israel War: 3 Altcoins That Could Actually Benefit (Seriously)

Iran-Israel War: 3 Altcoins That Could Actually Benefit (Seriously)

Okay, let's be real. The news is terrifying. Iran, Israel, potential US involvement... it's enough to make anyone’s stomach churn, especially when you see your portfolio taking a nosedive. Bitcoin at $100,000? Rather like Bitcoin sitting on $60,000 support, and even that seems tenuous. Wait, before you throw all your...

Bitcoin's $101K Test: How Geopolitics & On-Chain Data Predict the Next Crash

Bitcoin's $101K Test: How Geopolitics & On-Chain Data Predict the Next Crash

Okay, let's talk Bitcoin. You’re reading the headlines – $101k retest, altcoins bleeding out, fears over geopolitics. But what's really going on? And perhaps most importantly, what do you need to be doing right now? So disregard the din, because I’m about to draw some connections that no analyst has...

Bitcoin Under $100K?! Decoding the Crypto Crash & Iran Conflict

Bitcoin Under $100K?! Decoding the Crypto Crash & Iran Conflict

Bitcoin, the king of crypto, isn’t doing so hot. Miles O’Connor, a cryptocurrency landscape’s canary in the coal mine, points out that crypto recently fell below the boomtown $100,000 psychological barrier. Bitcoin price as of June 22, 2025 is $99,932.23 USDT with a 24-hour change of -3.52%. This is no...

Bitcoin's Sub-$100K Dip: A Geopolitical Stress Test?

Bitcoin's Sub-$100K Dip: A Geopolitical Stress Test?

It’s safe to say that the recent Bitcoin dip below $100,000 wasn’t merely another blip on the radar. It was a harsh reminder that even the most decentralized, democratized digital assets fall victim to the icky complexities of global politics. Put aside the technical analysis – this wasn’t about crossing...

Bitcoin's $100K Crash: A Geopolitical Wake-Up Call for Crypto Investors

Bitcoin's $100K Crash: A Geopolitical Wake-Up Call for Crypto Investors

It’s the digital gold narrative that just took a ton of shrapnel. Bitcoin, the original safe haven, the hedge against the boom-bust traditional financial markets, just plummeted down to $100k. Ethereum and XRP soon joined those ranks, erasing a quarter-trillion dollars’ worth of value in just one day. The culprit...

Geopolitics vs Crypto: Why This Crash Proves Bitcoin Isn't a Safe Haven

Geopolitics vs Crypto: Why This Crash Proves Bitcoin Isn't a Safe Haven

Let's cut to the chase: the idea that Bitcoin is a safe haven asset, a digital gold for turbulent times, just took another brutal beating. Remember when crypto evangelists were telling you to invest in Bitcoin? They sold it as a hedge against all the unrelenting geopolitical turmoil going on...

Crypto Crash Course: Geopolitics, Altcoins & Your Portfolio

Crypto Crash Course: Geopolitics, Altcoins & Your Portfolio

The world of cryptocurrency is never static. This ecosystem is pretty dynamic. It’s forced, in part, by a confluence of changes including rapid technological advancements, regulatory changes, and major geopolitical events. Amahle Nkosi, writing from Johannesburg, knows this complex dance deeply. Her work often decodes the complexities of blockchain and...

Crypto's Geopolitical Crash: 3 Reasons Why It's Actually A Good Thing

Crypto's Geopolitical Crash: 3 Reasons Why It's Actually A Good Thing

Okay, let's be honest. It can’t be fun to see your portfolio bleed red on a daily basis. No one likes a crypto crash. Particularly when geopolitical tensions are the driver, igniting fears that stretch well beyond economic concerns. What if this market correction is our big chance to shine?...