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US Treasury Targets Iran's Bitcoin Network
US Treasury targets an Iran-linked Bitcoin and crypto sanctions-evasion network, part of a broader crackdown on a reported $7.7B regime-connected pipeline.
USDC Unlikely in Hormuz Crypto Toll Plan
Circle says USDC is unlikely to be used in any Hormuz crypto toll scheme, arguing sanctioned actors avoid tokens that can be quickly frozen.
Iran Port Blockade Starts April 13, CENTCOM Says
CENTCOM said a U.S. blockade of ships entering or leaving Iranian ports began April 13, escalating pressure on Tehran without closing the Strait of Hormuz.
Bitcoin Debate Grows Over Iran Crypto Toll Claim
Debate is growing over reports Iran may accept Bitcoin tolls at the Strait of Hormuz, with traders eyeing sovereign BTC use but little proof so far.
Iran Bitcoin Hormuz Toll Claim Draws Doubt
Iran Bitcoin toll claims in the Strait of Hormuz face skepticism as TRM Labs says no verifiable on-chain evidence supports systematic crypto payments.
Iran Demands Bitcoin Tolls in Hormuz
Iran may require Bitcoin tolls for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, turning BTC into payment infrastructure at a key global energy chokepoint.
Bitcoin Surges on Ceasefire Hopes
Bitcoin climbed 4.6% to about $71,800 Wednesday as hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire eased macro fears, boosted risk assets and fueled a crypto rally.
Iran Uses Chinese AI Satellites to Track US Bases
US officials say Iran is using Chinese commercial AI satellite imagery to monitor US bases, blurring civilian tech and military intelligence lines.
Bitcoin Tops $71K on Trump Ceasefire Signal
Bitcoin jumped past $71K late Monday after Trump signaled a two-week pause in Iran strikes, easing geopolitical fears and reviving risk appetite.
Polymarket Gives Trump Iran Deadline 3% Odds
Polymarket traders give just 3% odds of a US-Iran ceasefire by today, signaling low hopes for Trump's deadline and adding macro pressure on Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Jumps on Trump Iran Talk
Bitcoin jumped as traders read Trump's Iran remarks as leaving room for diplomacy, easing immediate escalation fears and boosting broader risk appetite.
Polymarket Iran Invasion Odds Surge on Trump Threat
Polymarket odds of U.S. forces entering Iran jumped to 63% after Trump threatened strikes if Tehran moved to block the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Tops $110 on Trump Hormuz Threat
Brent surged past $110 after Trump threatened strikes on Iran unless Hormuz reopens by Tuesday, deepening supply fears and escalation risks.
Polymarket Iran Bets Surge Before Trump Deadline
Polymarket war-bet volumes topped $3.7M before Trump's April 6 Iran deadline, with traders piling into strike and retaliation markets across 16 countries.
Bitcoin Traders Ignore Iran Noise, Watch Key Cues
Bitcoin traders shrug off Iran headline swings, focusing instead on oil, liquidity, and macro stress signals that better explain crypto price moves.
Iran's Ghalibaf Urges Traders to Fade Trump
Iran's Ghalibaf told traders to fade Trump's energy threats as the once-reliable TACO trade falters after last week's Iran deadline extension.
Chainalysis: Crypto Sanctions Evasion Surged 700% in 2025 as Russia, Iran and North Korea Turned to Stablecoins
Chainalysis reports onchain sanctions evasion up 700% in 2025, with Russia, Iran and North Korea using stablecoins, hacked funds and lax offramps, over $100B moved.
FATF sounds alarm: Stablecoins emerging as key tool for sanctions evasion and crypto money laundering
FATF warns stablecoins now drive most illicit crypto flows globally, aiding sanctions evasion and laundering tied to Iran and North Korea; urges tighter oversight.
Elliptic: Iran Exchange Sees 700% Crypto Outflow Spike Minutes After U.S.-Israeli Strikes
Elliptic says Iran's Nobitex saw crypto outflows jump 700% minutes after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran, suggesting panic-driven capital flight via crypto rails.
US Tags Iran as ‘Wrongful Detention’ Sponsor as FBI Flags Kidnapping Cases; War Fears Rise and Bitcoin Wobbles
US brands Iran a 'wrongful detention' sponsor as FBI spotlights missing Americans, stoking geopolitical fears and pressuring Bitcoin prices lower.