Geopolitics News
Global politics, conflicts and international relations.
Coverage from BBC, Reuters, AP.
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Stablecoin Payments Go Mainstream in Southeast Asia — 40x Surge in Card Transactions
Stablecoins are quietly becoming the backbone of everyday payments in Southeast Asia, with one Singapore-based company reporting a 40x explosion in card transaction volume — and most users have no idea they’re using crypto. Key Facts StraitsX, a Singapore-based stablecoin infrastructure provider, saw card transaction volume surge 40x between Q4 2024 and Q4 2025 Card…
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Oil Prices Surge Past $115 as Iran Conflict Expands — What It Means for Your Wallet
Global oil prices have rocketed past $115 a barrel as the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, threatening to push fuel and food costs even higher for consumers worldwide. Key Facts Brent crude surged 3%+ above $115/barrel on Monday, on track for its biggest monthly gain on record US-traded oil climbed to $101.62,…
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Myanmar’s Military Dictator Now Makes It Official — Coup Leader Becomes President
Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing has been nominated for the presidency as parliament convened Monday — the final step in consolidating power after leading a military coup five years ago that plunged the country into civil war. From Coup Leader to President Min Aung Hlaing is certain to be chosen, as he was nominated…
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FTX Set to Pay Out $2.2 Billion This Week — What Creditors Need to Know
Two years after its spectacular collapse, the FTX Recovery Trust is finally distributing $2.2 billion to creditors on Tuesday, March 31 — the biggest payout yet in the saga that shook the crypto world. The Road to Recovery FTX, once the third-largest crypto exchange, imploded in November 2022 after founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found to…
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Oil Surges Past $115 as Iran War Enters Fifth Week — What It Means for Your Wallet
Global Energy Markets in Turmoil as Conflict Expands Oil prices have surged past $115 a barrel as the US-Israel war with Iran enters its fifth week, sending shockwaves through global markets and threatening to push consumer prices sharply higher. Key Facts Brent crude rose 3%+ to above $115/barrel, up from ~$72 before the conflict started…
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Stablecoin Payments Go Invisible — How Crypto Cards Are Quietly Replacing Cash in Southeast Asia
Stablecoin-Powered Cards See 40x Growth as Crypto Payments Become Mainstream A quiet revolution is happening in how people pay for everyday purchases across Southeast Asia — and most users have no idea stablecoins are running behind the scenes. Key Facts StraitsX, a Singapore-based fintech, saw card transaction volume surge 40x between Q4 2024 and Q4…
