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TRM Labs reported that Iran’s crypto economy contracted in early 2025 amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a major exchange hack, with total cryptocurrency flows involving Iranian entities falling to about $3.7 billion between January and July 2025 — an 11% decline from the same period in 2024 and sharp month‑over‑month drops after April, including a … Read more
The Iranian cryptocurrency exchange Nobitex has begun a phased resumption of user wallet access following a significant hack that resulted in the loss of over $90 million. Focus on Spot Wallets The recently hacked Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, Nobitex, has begun a phased resumption of user wallet access following the incident. The move marks a key … Read more
The U.S. missile attack dubbed “Operation Midnight Hammer” apparently fell short of wiping out Iran’s nuclear sites—namely Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan—according to a CNN report. The news outlet’s intelligence source said the damage might only delay Iran’s nuclear progress by a few months. At the same time, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back and … Read more
A U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran collapsed within hours amid mutual accusations of violations and public frustration from President Donald Trump. Fragile Israel-Iran Ceasefire Shatters Within Hours A ceasefire announced by U.S. President Donald Trump between Israel and Iran rapidly unraveled early Tuesday, with both sides launching new attacks and accusing the other of … Read more
Polymarket data revealed a significant drop in the likelihood of Iran blocking the Strait of Hormuz, from 52% to 11%, after it opted to target U.S. bases in Qatar instead. U.S. Warning According to Polymarket data, the odds of Iran following through on its threat to block the Strait of Hormuz before July nosedived from … Read more
A top economist warns explosive energy price swings from escalating Middle East tensions are inflaming inflation risks, driving investor panic, and threatening to destabilize fragile global growth. Global Markets Rattle With Energy Price Volatility and Mounting Inflation Pressures Rising geopolitical instability is jolting global markets, injecting sharp uncertainty into oil prices and casting fresh doubts … Read more
Tensions in the Middle East escalated after a top Iranian military commander threatened to directly attack U.S. interests. However, an analyst at Bitunix said the ongoing conflict could increase demand for cryptocurrencies as safe-haven assets due to their portability. Middle East on the Brink Middle East tensions appeared to escalate June 23 after the commander … Read more
Intensifying Middle East conflict and surging geopolitical risk are igniting a dramatic market realignment, driving investors into energy, defense, commodities, and inflation-protected assets as volatility erupts. Market Outlook Darkens With Soaring Oil and Heightened Middle East Tensions A destabilizing jolt has shaken global markets, fueling inflation fears and sector turmoil as military escalation intensifies in … Read more
As conflict brews across the Middle East, U.S. airstrikes on Iran have reignited worries that Tehran might block oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Goldman Sachs analysts are now pointing to a growing risk premium in oil markets, with attention locked on threats to one of the world’s most vital shipping routes for energy. … Read more
Following the U.S. airstrikes against Iran on Saturday, the price of bitcoin slid beneath the $100,000 zone for the first time in 46 days. Bitcoin’s reaction has caused a wave of people to share their two cents on how BTC will continue to perform during the conflict in the Middle East. Bitcoin’s $100K Armor Cracks … Read more