Crypto Resilience Amid Internet Shutdowns in Iran
The Impact of Iran’s Internet Shutdowns
Iran has been facing some serious internet blackouts lately, thanks to ongoing protests and an overall shaky economy. These disruptions have sparked a lot of conversations about how well cryptocurrency can be accessed by millions. Surprisingly, about seven million Iranians are using digital assets despite these hurdles. Between January and July 2025, they managed around $3.7 billion in crypto flows, which indicates that on-chain activity is alive and kicking, even when the internet is down. The Iranian rial’s depreciation and economic instability have pushed many to look for safety in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which they see as a way to protect their wealth against inflation.
