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Global Geopolitical Shifts in 2025: Power, Trade, and Realignments
Great power competition, regional conflicts, and resource battles are reshaping the global order in real time.
Great Power Competition and Economic Shifts
The Trump administration’s new protectionist policies — including a broad 10% tariff on U.S. imports — are introducing volatility into global trade. China, meanwhile, is diversifying partnerships toward Europe, Mexico, and Canada while racing the U.S. in strategic technologies such as AI and biotech.
At the same time, alternative financial systems like China’s CIPS and Russia’s SPFS are emerging to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar. Together with a scramble for critical minerals and rare earths, these moves point toward a more fragmented, multi-aligned world rather than the globalization of the past three decades.
Instability and Realignments in the Middle East
The Middle East is undergoing rapid change. A high-level UN conference produced the New York Declaration, calling for a phased two-state solution backed by China, signaling a pivot from U.S.-led strategies toward Chinese-led development in the region.
Meanwhile, an Israeli strike in Qatar has sparked regional tensions, drawing U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio into emergency talks. At the same time, the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq has left a vacuum that Turkey and Iran are eager to fill, reshaping the power balance in the Gulf.
Regional Conflicts and Diplomatic Shifts
- Ukraine: Attacks on Russian oil refineries heighten escalation risks even as some international actors push for ceasefire talks.
- South Caucasus: Armenia is aligning more closely with the West, with peace talks progressing with Azerbaijan, though Russia may attempt to undermine the process.
- Korean Peninsula: A new mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia adds fresh friction, accompanied by heightened military activity.
Global Organizational Shifts
The UN, preparing for its 80th anniversary, is rolling out reforms and a leaner 2026 budget designed to strengthen efficiency. At the same time, new forums such as the Europe–Gulf Geopolitics & Investments Summit are creating alternative platforms for regional coordination and investment.
Emerging Frontiers
Beyond traditional power struggles, biotech innovation has become a new arena of rivalry, while resource competition is intensifying. South Africa is advocating for a G20 exploration fund for critical minerals, highlighting how control over resources will shape the next phase of global competition.
Why This Matters
2025 is emerging as a decisive inflection point: protectionist trade policies, new power centers in the Middle East, and a global race for resources and technology all suggest a world moving away from U.S.-led globalization toward a fractured, multi-aligned order.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
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Sources: Lazard, Atlantic Council, World Economic Forum, Modern Diplomacy, Geopolitical Futures
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US Lawmakers Tap Industry Leaders to Advance Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Michael Saylor, Tom Lee, and other crypto executives are meeting lawmakers to push forward the BITCOIN Act and Trump’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
High-Level Roundtable on Capitol Hill
On Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers will meet with 18 crypto industry leaders to discuss the BITCOIN Act and President Trump’s plan to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The roundtable will be hosted by advocacy groups The Digital Chambers and The Digital Power Network.
Participants include Strategy’s Michael Saylor, Fundstrat and BitMine’s Tom Lee, and MARA CEO Fred Thiel. The full roster represents a mix of Bitcoin miners, venture capital executives, banking representatives, and digital asset investors.
Inside the BITCOIN Act
Introduced in March by Senator Cynthia Lummis, the BITCOIN Act calls on the U.S. government to acquire one million Bitcoin over five years. Purchases would be financed jointly by the Federal Reserve and Treasury under Trump’s executive order — but only through budget-neutral strategies, ensuring no direct burden on taxpayers.
Lawmakers are considering methods such as revaluing Treasury gold certificates and using tariff revenues to offset costs. The bill is positioned as the next major piece of U.S. crypto legislation following the GENIUS Act, which established new stablecoin rules in July.
Industry’s Role in Shaping Policy
Executives attending the meeting will present proposals for funding mechanisms and coalition-building to overcome political resistance. They will also seek clarity on why the bill has stalled over the last six months and address concerns raised by skeptical lawmakers.
Among those participating:
- Bitcoin miners from CleanSpark, MARA, and Bitdeer
- Crypto venture capital firms Off the Chain Capital and Reserve One
- Investment leaders from eToro US, Western Alliance Bank, and Blue Square Wealth
Why This Matters
The BITCOIN Act represents an ambitious attempt to integrate Bitcoin directly into U.S. reserves, signaling a structural shift in how Washington views digital assets. If advanced, it could position Bitcoin as a core reserve asset alongside gold, reshaping both domestic monetary strategy and America’s role in global finance.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: Cointelegraph
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MoonPay Acquires Meso to Build a Global Payments Network
The deal underscores a drive toward unified systems that could underpin a future global financial reset.
Expanding Global Reach
MoonPay, a leading crypto payments infrastructure provider, announced Monday that it has acquired startup Meso in a strategic move to advance its international ambitions. The acquisition is aimed at building a global payments network that seamlessly links banks, card systems, stablecoins, and blockchains.
Meso’s co-founders, Ali Aghareza and Ben Mills, will join MoonPay’s leadership team as Chief Technology Officer and Senior Vice President of Product. Both bring prior experience from major financial platforms, including Braintree, PayPal, and Venmo.
Toward a Unified System
MoonPay stated that the move will help establish a unified regulatory framework, aligning with key U.S. licenses and Europe’s MiCA regime. CEO Ivan Soto-Wright said: “We’ve built trusted ramps that brought millions into crypto, now we’re building the global network that will move money across every form and in every market.”
This acquisition follows MoonPay’s earlier purchases of Helio, Iron, and Decent.xyz, each strengthening its payments infrastructure. These deals expand support for crypto purchases via cards, bank transfers, and mobile payments, positioning MoonPay as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets.
The Bigger Picture: Reset for Global Finance
MoonPay’s expansion is not just about company growth — it reflects a larger shift toward a globally integrated financial system. To function, a global reset requires payment networks capable of operating across borders, asset classes, and regulatory zones. MoonPay is aligning its strategy precisely with that need.
Why This Matters
The acquisition of Meso highlights how crypto infrastructure players are preparing the foundation for a new era of finance — one that connects every major payment channel into a single, global system. Moves like this bring the financial reset one step closer.
This is not just politics — it’s global finance restructuring before our eyes.
@ Newshounds News™
Source: The Block
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