Iran hits $7.8B in crypto activity in 2025 as daily transactions surge during protests
A physical representation of Bitcoin placed on an Iranian rial banknote. (Adobe Stock Photo)
January 16, 2026 11:27 AM GMT+03:00
Iran’s cryptocurrency ecosystem expanded rapidly in 2025, reaching a total value of $7.78 billion amid severe domestic tensions, according to new data from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis.
Crypto activity accelerated during Israeli missile strikes in October 2024 and the 12-day war in June 2025, and lastly, mass protests that erupted around December 28, following the collapse of the Iranian rial.
During the protests, the number and value of daily transfers surged, the report noted, suggesting many Iranians turned to Bitcoin as a financial refuge.
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