Iran
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.
35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments
Crypto ransomware experienced significant changes in 2024 with total ransom payments decreasing 35.82% YoY. Learn more in the 2025 Crypto Crime Report.
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.
Cryptocurrency in the War Zone: A Closer Look at Recent Events in Syria
The Assad regime has fallen due to an offensive led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This blog discusses geopolitical effects, HTS, and its crypto nexus.
Chainalysis In Action: Israeli Authorities Disrupt Hezbollah and Iran Quds Force Terrorism Financing Crypto Infrastructure, Seize $1.7 Million in First [Updated 3/26/24]
On June 27, 2023, Israeli authorities announced the first ever seizure of crypto from Hezbollah and Iran's Quds Force.
OFAC Sanctions Iranian Nationals For Their Role in Cyber Attacks, Including Ransomware
OFAC added ten Iranian nationals and two businesses to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List for their role in cyber attacks.
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