The Central Bank of Iran no longer holds any of the flagged USDT, after using it to support the rial and settle international transactions.
Iranian regime elites allegedly move millions of dollars out of country amid sanctions
Treasury sanctions target Iran’s shadow banking as Mojtaba Khamenei allegedly transferred $328 million overseas according to Treasury Department reports.
Iran’s bitcoin surge: Protests drive $7.8 billion crypto boom
Over the past year, Iran has experienced a significant cryptocurrency boom, primarily fueled by political unrest and economic instability. As …
Iran’s crypto ecosystem spikes to $7.8B amid mass protests: Chainalysis
Crypto usage in Iran has spiked amid the country’s mass protests, with a surge of Iranians withdrawing Bitcoin to preserve value amid instability, according to Chainalysis. Protests in Iran began in …
Bitcoin Adoption Surges in Iran Amid Protests and Rial Collapse
Iran’s crypto economy surged past $7.78 billion in 2025, with Bitcoin emerging as both a financial lifeline for citizens and a strategic tool for the IRGC amid political turmoil and conflict.
Odd Lots: Lots More on the Protests and Financial Crisis in Iran
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The obscure bank collapse that sent Iran into a tailspin
A nationwide internet blackout has now persisted for five days, with connectivity at near-zero levels, according to global internet monitor NetBlocks. And local authorities are also disrupting …
Iran Protests LIVE updates: Death toll crosses 500, Tehran warns US against military attack as Trump considers options
Donald Trump is considering military and non-military options as Iran’s violent crackdown on protesters leaves over 500 dead, rights groups say. Follow live updates.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Out By January 31? Polymarket Bet Draws Millions As Crypto Punters Indulge In Frantic Trading
Wagering on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei losing power has surged dramatically on Polymarket as anti-regime protests entered their 12th day. Bets On Khamenei And Iran Surge In just four …
Iran supreme leader signals upcoming crackdown on protesters ‘ruining their own streets’ for Trump
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Protests in Iran continued Friday night into Saturday morning in the Islamic Republic, online videos purported to show, despite a threat from the country’s theocracy …