Iran

Bitcoin Slips Below $71K as Trump Orders Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Shaking Global Markets

Bitcoin fell back below the $71,000 level after Donald Trump ordered a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz—triggering a sharp shift in…

2 weeks ago

Bitcoin Reclaims $70K on Iran Ceasefire, but Rally Faces Cautious Outlook

Bitcoin has surged back above the $70,000 level following news of a temporary ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, sparking…

2 weeks ago

Iran Demands Crypto Payments From Oil Tankers Crossing Hormuz, Challenging Global Trade Norms

Iran is making a bold geopolitical and financial move by requiring oil tankers to pay transit fees in cryptocy—specifically Bitcoin—to…

2 weeks ago

Bitcoin, Gold, and Stocks Slide as Trump Escalates Iran Conflict Rhetoric

Global markets took a sharp hit after President Donald Trump pledged to strike Iran “extremely hard,” triggering a broad sell-off…

3 weeks ago

Bitcoin and Stocks Rise While Oil Slides on Hopes of Iran Conflict De-Escalation

Global markets saw a sharp rebound as Bitcoin, U.S. stocks, and risk assets surged following reports that Iran may be…

3 weeks ago

Bitcoin Drops 3.5% After Fresh Iran Escalation Halts Crypto Rally

Bitcoin abruptly fell about 3.5% after new military escalation involving Iran triggered a wave of risk-off sentiment across global markets, cutting short…

1 month ago

TOKEN2049 Dubai Postponed to 2027 Amid Heightened Security Risks in the UAE

One of the world’s largest cryptocy conferences, TOKEN2049 Dubai, has been postponed until April 2027 after rising geopolitical tensions created security concerns in…

1 month ago

U.S. DOJ Investigating Whether Iran Used Binance to Evade Sanctions

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is reportedly investigating whether Iranian networks used the cryptocy exchange Binance to evade U.S. sanctions, according to…

1 month ago

Bitcoin Climbs Past $71,000 as Oil Shock Fears Begin to Ease

Bitcoin surged above $71,000, rebounding strongly as fears of a global oil supply shock began to fade following easing geopolitical tensions.…

1 month ago

Senator Murphy Alleges White House Insiders Profited From Iran Strike Bets, Pushes to Ban Prediction Markets on Government Actions

U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is calling for legislation to ban prediction markets that allow traders to bet on government actions, after alleging…

2 months ago