Bitcoin Plummets Under $76K as Iran Tensions Spark $1.1 Billion Hourly Wipeout

In recent developments, bitcoin followed the collapse of the precious metals market on Friday, plunging nearly $9K amidst rising geopolitical tensions. On Jan. 31, bitcoin tumbled to an intraday low…

US Treasury sanctions Iran-linked crypto exchanges for first time

In recent developments, the US Treasury has sanctioned two UK-registered crypto exchanges tied to Iran’s financial system, marking the first time Washington has targeted digital asset platforms. Looking closer, market…

Predictive History Host Warns Iran Strike Could Pull Multiple Powers Into a G…

In recent developments, a potential U.S. military strike on Iran could trigger prolonged regional conflict and significant global economic disruption, according to geopolitical commentary shared in a recent Youtube interview…

Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest

In recent developments, elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis…

Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic

In recent developments, the Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country. Looking closer,…

Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin U…

In recent developments, iran’s crypto activity accelerated in 2025, a new report says, driven by civilians and state actors turning to Bitcoin during periods of unrest. Looking closer, market participants…

Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis

In recent developments, bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis. Looking closer, market participants highlight key drivers such…

Tether’s role in Venezuela, Iran highlights the duality of stablecoins

In recent developments, the dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran’s economic crises. Looking closer, market participants highlight…

Bitchat Sees Rapid Uptake in Iran During Nationwide Internet Blackout

In recent developments, bitchat, a decentralized messaging application designed to function without internet access, has seen a sharp rise in adoption in Iran during a nationwide internet blackout that began…

Iran is cut off from the internet: Here’s how crypto could still work

In recent developments, protests began in Iran in response to worsening economic conditions and as the Iranian rial hit record lows against the US dollar. Looking closer, market participants highlight…