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Iranian Crypto Outflows Spike After Airstrikes Amid a Year of Rising On-Chain Activity

On-chain data shows a sharp increase in activity from major Iranian exchanges in the hours following the February 28, 2026 US-Israeli airstrikes.

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Inside Iran’s Growing $7.8 Billion Crypto Ecosystem: IRGC Dominance and a Flight to Bitcoin Reflect Geopolitical Tensions and Domestic Unrest

Iran's crypto ecosystem reached over $7.78 billion in 2025, having grown at a faster pace for most of the year compared to the year prior.

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Crypto in Modern Day Conflict Zones: Podcast Ep. 157

How are crypto and national security colliding? Ex-CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie reveals how digital assets reshape global power and fuel illicit activity.

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The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1): Podcast Ep. 151

Host Eitan Danon is joined by Andrew Fierman in episode 151 for our preview of the 2025 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report.

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Iranians Flock to Crypto Amidst Geopolitical Tension; International Sanctions Actions Disrupt Russia’s War Machine

$15.8B in crypto was received by sanctioned entities as the U.S. and allies intensified efforts to disrupt state-backed financing.

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What You Need To Know About Crypto and National Security: Podcast Ep. 147

Wondering how crypto fits in with U.S Sanctions and national security concerns? On Ep. 147 of Public Key, Security Advisor of SentinelOne shows us exactly how.

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Crypto’s Role in Modern Geopolitical Chess: Podcast Ep. 144

The Director of RUSI joins to discuss how the adoption of alternative global payments might be sped up by tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East.