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Iran vows Hormuz control as Polymarket prices 75.5% odds traffic stays abnormal
After talks with Washington in Switzerland ended, Iran said it will keep administering the Strait of Hormuz and that conditions won’t return to pre-war norms.
Hormuz rhetoric shadows US-Iran talks as Polymarket deal odds tick to 25.5%
After day one of U.S.-Iran talks in Switzerland, U.S. stock futures slid and oil whipsawed as mediators cited “encouraging progress” even while Trump warned over any Hormuz closure.
Oil flows persist despite Iran claims, Polymarket sees 51.5% odds of normal
Over the weekend, ship-tracking and U.S. Central Command showed millions of barrels moving through the Strait of Hormuz despite Iranian claims it was closed.
Bitcoin Nears $66K as Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal
Bitcoin up 2% to $65,881 after Trump confirms an Iran peace deal. Geopolitical relief fuels 'risk-on' sentiment in crypto markets.
US Sanctions Iran’s Nobitex Crypto Exchange Over Sanctions Evasion
US Treasury sanctions Nobitex and 3 other Iranian crypto exchanges for aiding sanctions evasion and financing illicit activities.
US Seizes $1B in Iranian Crypto Amid Economic Pressure Campaign
The US Treasury confiscates $1B in Iranian crypto assets as part of 'Operation Economic Fury,' escalating financial measures against Tehran.
Iran Eyes Bitcoin (BTC) Tolls for Hormuz Shipping Amid Sanctions
Iran may require Bitcoin payments for shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging crypto to bypass sanctions. BTC trades at $76,876.
Iran's OFAC-Sanctioned Tron Wallets Mapped by Arkham
Arkham has mapped Tron wallets tied to Iran's central bank, exposing $344M in frozen USDT and Tehran's onchain activity amid US sanctions.
Bitcoin Jumps 2.3% to $82K After Trump's Iran Rejection
Bitcoin surged 2.3% to $82,350 following Trump's rejection of Iran’s peace offer, wiping out $64M in short positions.
OFAC $344M Crypto Seizures Questioned: Analysts Suggest Non-Iranian Links
OFAC's seizure of $344M in crypto linked to Iran faces scrutiny as analysts point to other state actors. Implications for sanctions compliance evolve.
Iran’s Nobitex Exchange Linked to Political Elite, Sanction Evasion
Reuters finds Nobitex, Iran's largest crypto exchange, tied to Kharrazi family with deep links to supreme leaders. Billions processed amid sanctions.
US Freezes $344M in Crypto Linked to Iran's IRGC, Hizballah
US Treasury freezes $344M in Iran-linked crypto wallets tied to the IRGC and Hizballah, part of broader sanctions targeting Tehran's financial networks.
Polymarket Bets 73% on Hormuz Strait Normalizing by May as BTC Hits $78K
Prediction market odds spike after Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire. Bitcoin rallied to $78K but analysts warn truce remains fragile.
Iran Crypto Volume Hits $7.78B as IRGC Controls Half of Market
Chainalysis data shows Iran's crypto ecosystem reached $7.78B in 2025, with IRGC-linked addresses controlling 50% of activity. Bitcoin withdrawals surge during protests.
OFAC Cracks Down on Iranian Crypto Network Laundering $100M
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned Iranian financial facilitators for laundering $100 million in oil proceeds through cryptocurrencies, impacting Iran's military funding.
