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Iranians grab their bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks
16.1.2026
Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets
Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis
16.1.2026
Bitcoin has become an “element of resistance” in Iran, providing liquidity in an increasingly restricted economic environment, says Chainalysis
Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets
15.1.2026
Total crypto market value jumped toward $3.25 trillion before gains cooled, with bitcoin steady above $96,000 and mixed performance across majors
New Polymarket bettor places $40,000 on U.S. striking Iran tonight
15.1.2026
One trader went against the current trend of low chances for a strike tonight by placing the new $40,000 bet
TRM Reports Record $158 Billion Illicit Crypto Flows in 2025
12.1.2026
TRM’s 2026 Crypto Crime Report shows illicit crypto volume hit a record $158 billion in 2025, reversing a multi‑year decline. On January 10, TRM released key insights from its upcoming 2026 Crypto Crime Report, revealing that illicit cryptocurrency inflows reached an all‑time high of $158 billion...
Tether’s role in Venezuela, Iran highlights the duality of stablecoins
12.1.2026
The dual life of stablecoins: A lifeline for citizens and a tool for sanctioned entities involved in Venezuela and Iran's economic crises
Bitchat Sees Rapid Uptake in Iran During Nationwide Internet Blackout
11.1.2026
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 in early January 2026. Offline Messaging App Bitchat Gains Users in Iran During Protests Bitchat is a peer-to-peer...
Iran is cut off from the internet: Here's how crypto could still work
9.1.2026
Protests began in Iran in response to worsening economic conditions and as the Iranian rial hit record lows against the US dollar
From Colombia to Greenland, Prediction Markets Wager on the Next US Flashpoint After Venezuela
7.1.2026
Following the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, debate has intensified over whether the U.S. government might replicate such action elsewhere. This week, capital continues to flow into prediction markets, where bettors are staking wagers on whether countries such as Cuba, Mexico...
Iran’s currency collapse shows why Bitcoin is seen as an exit option
6.1.2026
As Iran’s rial hits record lows, Bitcoin is resurfacing in public discourse. Its decentralized design is often cited as a contrast to state-managed fiat currencies
Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons
2.1.2026
Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website
Report: Iran Now Accepts Crypto for Advanced Military Equipment
2.1.2026
The Ministry of Defense Export Center of Iran, referred to as Mindex, is now accepting payments in cryptocurrency for advanced weaponry equipment, such as drones and ballistic missiles. This would be the first time that a country publicly accepts crypto for this kind of equipment. Report: Iran...
Iran Faces Largest Protests in Three Years Amid Soaring Inflation and Currency Crisis
30.12.2025
Nationwide demonstrations erupt in Iran as the country’s currency collapses to a record low, with the Central Bank governor resigning and inflation reaching critical levels. Massive protests broke out across Iran on Monday, with traders and shopkeepers rallying in major cities including Tehran...
Oct. 7 Hamas Attack Victims Sue Binance for Damages
25.11.2025
Binance allegedly facilitated the transfer of over $1 billion to sanctioned entities including Hamas and Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, a lawsuit said
95% of Iran’s 427,000 active crypto mining devices operate illegally, official says
2.11.2025
Iran’s energy chief says 95% of the country’s 427,000 crypto mining rigs operate illegally, consuming massive power and destabilizing the national grid
95% of Iran’s 427,000 active crypto mining devices operate illegally, official says
2.11.2025
Iran’s energy chief says 95% of the country’s 427,000 crypto mining rigs operate illegally, consuming massive power and destabilizing the national grid
Iran Plans to Remove Four Zeros From Rial Amid High Inflation
6.10.2025
Iran’s parliament has approved a plan to redenominate the national currency by removing four zeros from the rial, effectively turning 10,000 current rials into 1 new rial, officials and media reported Oct. 5–6, 2025. The proposal includes introducing a new subunit (often referenced as qiran...
Report: Iran Caps Stablecoin Transactions as Rial Hits Record Low
30.9.2025
Iranian authorities have introduced stringent new restrictions on stablecoin usage, limiting annual purchases to $5,000 per person and total holdings to $10,000. Enforcement Details and Compliance Deadline Iranian authorities have announced sweeping new restrictions on stablecoin usage, capping...
Israel Claims Iran's Revolutionary Guard Holds $1.5B in Stablecoins
16.9.2025
Israel flagged 187 crypto addresses allegedly linked to the IRGC. Elliptic says the wallets received $1.5B in USDT, though not all may belong to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
Terror-Funded Tokens? Israel Blocks Iran-Linked Wallets Holding Millions in USDT
16.9.2025
Israel has seized 187 digital wallets allegedly linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) over terrorism financing charges, citing their use in a “severe terror crime.” Legal Basis for Seizure Israel has seized digital wallets allegedly controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps...