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Key Points:Iran releases map of US bases amid tension, sparking market interest.Middle East tensions may increase crypto volatility significantly.Bitcoin volatility anticipated amid geopolitical shifts in the Middle East.
In response to…
The central bank of Iran has reportedly imposed strict operating hours on its domestic crypto exchanges following a $100 million exploit on Nobitex by a pro-Israel hacker group.In a blog…
By Francisco Rodrigues (All times ET unless indicated otherwise)Bitcoin (BTC) is hovering a smidgen under $105,000 having dropped just 1.4% in the past 24 hours as crypto markets balanced the…
Key Points:Iran announces missile breakthrough impacting geopolitical dynamics and defense strategies.No direct impact on cryptocurrency markets observed.Tensions follow historical patterns of temporary market volatility.
Iran reported on June 18, 2025, that…
Bitcoin, Altcoins Plunge as Trump’s Threat to Assassinate Iran Leader Escalates Middle East Tensions
Bitcoin was down by nearly 4% over the past 24 hours as President Donald Trump suggested in a social media post that the U.S. might assassinate Iran's supreme leader, escalating…
US President Donald Trump left the Group of Seven (G7)
summit in Canada one day before its scheduled conclusion. The White House said
his early departure was due to the situation in…
In brief
Bitcoin held relatively steady Tuesday morning amid tensions in the Middle East, falling just 1.3% on the day.
The news comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said that he wants…
Traders on decentralized betting platform Polymarket have scaled back expectations for U.S. military action against Iran amid reports that President Donald Trump's team is looking to mend fences.As of writing,…
In brief
Polymarket odds for a U.S. strike on Iran peaked at 67% amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The surge followed Israeli airstrikes and increased U.S. military presence, but has…