Iran’s Bitcoin And Crypto Sector Expands Amid Geopolitical Conflicts, Internal Upheaval : Research
Chainalysis revealed in a report that in the midst of escalating geopolitical strife and internal upheaval, Iran’s cryptocurrency landscape has expanded dramatically, reaching a valuation exceeding $7.78 billion throughout 2025. Chainalysis also mentioned that this growth outstripped the previous year’s pace for much of the period, reflecting a direct link between digital asset usage and turbulent events both at home and abroad.
Analysts from Chainalysis highlight how crypto activities in the country serve as a real-time indicator of instability, spiking in response to crises.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has emerged as a dominant force in this sector, overseeing roughly half of all cryptocurrency transactions…
