Iran
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking.
Iranians stash bitcoin as protests rage and rial tanks
Amid protests and economic crisis, Iranians are increasingly withdrawing bitcoin from exchanges to personal wallets.
Bitcoin at risk of dropping under $96,000 as U.S.-Iran rhetoric pressures risk assets
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
One trader went against the current trend of low chances for a strike tonight by placing the new $40,000 bet.
Iran accepts cryptocurrency as payment for advanced weapons
Prospective customers could purchase weapons such as missiles, tanks and drones using crypto, according to a government website.
Israel Links Wallets That Received $1.5B in Stablecoins to Iran's Revolutionary Guard
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.
Asia Morning Briefing: Analysts Say BTC’s Long-Term Focus Is Easing War Jitters
PLUS: Tim Draper sees parallels between the flight to BTC and Microsoft's early days.
Ether, Solana, Cardano Spike 7% as Trump Claims to Broker Israel-Iran Ceasefire
Crypto markets bounce back after Trump’s surprise ceasefire announcement cools geopolitical tensions; traders eye altcoin rotation as weekend liquidations subside.
Bitcoin Busts Past $106K on Reported Iran/Israel Ceasefire
President Trump claimed a "complete and total" ceasefire between Iran and Israel to begin in several hours.
Bitcoin Holds Key Support; Oil Disappoints 'Doomers' as Brent and WTI Erase Early Price Gains
Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz is largely rhetorical, an energy market expert said.
