U.S. says it seized about $1 billion in Iranian crypto as pressure campaign expands
The seizure, falling under “Operation Economic Fury,” aims to restrict Iran’s access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and crypto infrastructure.
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Iran starts Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance for the Strait of Hormuz
Amid stalled negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has increasingly turned to Bitcoin (BTC) to evade the United … Continue reading
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Iran war shows markets no longer sleep
The latest conflict involving Iran has produced an unexpected proving ground for financial infrastructure, and an unlikely winner has emerged, argues Huang.
Bitcoin may be forming a base at $65,000 as ‘paper hands’ have been flushed out
Jurrien Timmer, director of global macro at Fidelity Investments, says strong earnings are helping markets absorb geopolitical shocks, despite ongoing risks.
Iran war oil-price shock revives inflation trade and a new stablecoin play
As oil shocks revive investor anxiety, stablecoins solved payments, but not purchasing power, says Michael Ashton, who’s USDi token aims to fix that.
Pre-market crypto stocks are glowing green after the ceasefire news
Bitcoin, equities, and gold rise while oil and volatility drop amid improving risk sentiment.
$90M Removed from Iran’s Largest Cryptocurrency Exchange in Cyberattack
Another recipient of the prize, Robert Shiller, argues that bitcoin is rather a fad that may become an asset class. He describes its price growth as an “epidemic”, driven by contagious narratives. In 2024, Jean Tirole, also Nobel laureate, described bitcoin as a “pure bubble” as its intrinsic value is zero. According to him, some bubbles are long-lasting such as […]
Oil shock, Iran war risk keep crypto investors on sidelines: Grayscale
The crypto asset manager said investors are sidelined by Middle East tensions, but resilient valuations and structural adoption trends could set up the next leg higher.
Bitcoin falls below $67,000 as U.S. 10-year Treasury yield nears 1-year high of 4.5%
Liquidation heatmap shows large liquidity cluster around $66,000, signaling potential downside target.
Crypto edges off of worst levels after Trump extends Iran strike pause
It was an ugly day all around in markets as the Iran war has sent oil prices and bond yields surging higher.