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Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic reported a significant surge in cryptocurrency outflows from Iran's largest exchange, Nobitex, immediately following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Tehran. The firm observed a 700% increase in transaction volumes leaving the exchange within minutes of the initial strikes, indicating a potential rush of capital flight from the country.
These transactions were traced to overseas exchanges that have historically seen substantial inflows from Iran. Dr. Tom Robinson, Elliptic's co-founder, stated that this activity "potentially represents capital flight from Iran that bypasses the traditional banking system." The airstrikes, which targeted multiple locations in Iran and resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, impacting global markets.
Nobitex, which facilitates the conversion of Iranian rials to crypto and withdrawal to external wallets, processed an estimated $7.2 billion in crypto transactions in 2025 and serves over 11 million users. Elliptic has previously identified Nobitex as being linked to financial activities associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and noted its use by Iran's central bank to support the national currency.
Iran's adoption of cryptocurrencies has been driven by a desire to hedge against a weakening rial and circumvent international sanctions. U.S. authorities are investigating whether crypto platforms are being used by state-linked entities to move funds and access foreign currency outside conventional financial channels. Annual Iran-linked crypto activity is estimated to be in the billions of dollars.
Earlier surges in Iranian crypto outflows were also noted by Elliptic, including a large spike on January 9th following anti-regime demonstrations and a subsequent internet blackout. Additional increases were observed after U.S. sanctions announcements, suggesting crypto's role in mitigating sanction impacts.
The geopolitical events also affected cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin (BTC) and major altcoins experiencing sharp declines in the immediate aftermath of the strikes. BTC briefly dipped below $64,000 before recovering. Ether (ETH) also saw a decline. At the time of reporting, Bitcoin was trading around $65,500, and Ether was around $1,930.
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Bitcoin has surged above $68,000, outperforming muted stock market reactions to geopolitical events. Strategy continues its accumulation, purchasing over $200 million in BTC last week, increasing its total holdings to 720,737 BTC.
Bitmine Immersion Technologies acquired 51,000 ETH, bringing total holdings to 4.474 million ETH, valued at nearly $10 billion in total assets. The company has 3.04 million ETH staked, generating $172 million in annualized staking revenue.
A consortium of 12 EU banks, including BBVA and UniCredit, is preparing to launch a MiCA-compliant euro-pegged stablecoin in H2 2026. They are in talks with crypto exchanges to ensure liquidity and aim to provide a regulated European alternative to USD stablecoins. The stablecoin will be backed 1:1 by bank deposits and short-term sovereign bonds.
NEAR Protocol (NEAR) surged 12.4% over the weekend, outperforming other assets in the CoinDesk 20 Index. Solana (SOL) also showed positive movement, up 2.1%. Polkadot (DOT) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) were among the notable decliners.
Turkey's ruling AK Party has proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains from regulated platforms, withheld quarterly. The president can adjust this rate between 0% and 20%. A 0.03% transaction tax on brokers is also included.
Turkey's ruling party proposed a 10% crypto income tax and a 0.03% transaction levy on service providers. The bill aims to formalize crypto taxation and align digital assets with existing financial regulations. This development occurs amidst a global trend of increased crypto tax oversight.
Nexo has reentered the US market with a new partner-led model, shifting from direct yield issuance to operating through licensed US intermediaries and Bakkt. This structural change aims to comply with post-2023 regulatory scrutiny on unregistered securities and yield products.
Bitcoin showed resilience, dropping only 3% during initial Iran conflict escalation and recovering sharply, indicating potential strength despite geopolitical shock. Hyperliquid saw record open interest and its HYPE token rallied significantly as it facilitated 24/7 trading of war-related events. Bitcoin ETFs recorded substantial net inflows last week ($787M), suggesting continued institutional demand.
South Africa has officially implemented the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), enhancing global tax transparency for digital assets. This framework mandates crypto exchanges and financial firms to report user holdings and cross-border transactions to tax authorities, aiming to curb tax evasion. The move aligns with international efforts and impacts South African investors by increasing visibility of their crypto activities and potential capital gains tax liabilities.
SPY is trading as a proxy for geopolitical risk amid US-Iran tensions, causing a broad market selloff with energy and defense stocks outperforming. Historical data suggests the S&P 500 often recovers from geopolitical shocks within weeks, presenting potential dip-buying opportunities if oil prices stabilize.
Pi Network is launching its DEX on March 12, 2026, alongside a mandatory protocol upgrade to v19.9, moving towards Protocol v23. Despite significant network growth and KYC completions, PI trades near $0.17, far below its 2025 peak, with divided analyst outlooks on future price performance.
Approximately 470 million XRP ($472 million) have been deposited onto Binance, raising concerns of a potential sell-off and contributing to a recent 1.08% price drop. Daily trading volume has decreased by 25%, indicating reduced retail investor engagement. Despite short-term bearish signals, ongoing developer activity and planned use case expansions for XRP on the XRPL offer potential for future recovery.
X (formerly Twitter) now allows sponsored crypto promotions with a mandatory 'Paid Partnership' label, though restrictions apply in the EU, UK, and Australia. The platform is also developing X Money and Smart Cashtags for integrated trading.
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XRP faces technical breakdown risk with a symmetrical triangle pattern suggesting a potential drop to $0.95. Significant inflows of over 472 million XRP ($652 million) to exchanges like Binance indicate increased selling pressure, reinforcing bearish sentiment.
XRP spot ETFs saw $58M in net inflows in February, marking four consecutive months of positive accumulation and a cumulative total of $1.24B. This sustained institutional demand highlights confidence in XRP as a strategic asset, even amidst market volatility.
Cardano's ADA has formed an hourly death cross, signaling potential bearish momentum amidst a broader market liquidation event. Development continues with preparations for the Protocol Version 11 hard fork, including node upgrades and Plutus cost model updates.
Veteran trader Bob Loukas views Bitcoin's weekly chart as "horrendous" despite oversold conditions, setting a price target of $49,000. He dismisses the influence of business cycles and the halving on current price action, attributing recent movements to ETF inflows and government factors within a broader bear cycle.
BitMine Immersion Technologies acquired $103 million in ETH last week, increasing its total holdings to 3.71% of circulating supply despite significant unrealized losses. The company is also staking over 3 million ETH, anticipating substantial staking revenue growth with its upcoming MAVAN network.
Strategy purchased $200 million in Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to approximately 720,750 BTC. The company also raised its STRC monthly dividend to 11.5% to fund operations and Bitcoin acquisitions without diluting common shareholders.
Dogecoin (DOGE) faces a critical support level at $0.087, with technical indicators like hidden bearish divergence suggesting downside risk. Rising supply in profit indicates potential selling pressure from short-term traders on any upward movement.
Dogecoin ETFs have seen zero net inflows since February 3rd, with low trading volumes reflecting a lack of investor interest. This follows a period of price decline for DOGE, which has struggled to maintain momentum after an early year rally.
BEL shares rose 2.7% amid a rally in Indian defense stocks driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Defense stocks historically benefit from increased demand during conflicts, while aviation faces pressure. India's defense exports are also growing significantly.
XRP ETF inflows dropped 45% to $1.9M last week, but year-to-date inflows remain strong at $153M, second only to Solana. The US continues to dominate crypto ETF demand, accounting for the vast majority of recent inflows.
Anthropic's Claude AI experienced a significant outage, impacting service availability. This outage occurs shortly after political controversy involving U.S. government use of the AI, potentially affecting user trust and adoption.
Cardano's stablecoin market cap has surpassed $47 million, with USDC now dominating at 37.20% share. This growth follows USDC's mainnet launch and aims to boost Cardano's DeFi ecosystem liquidity.
Shibarium connection issues are primarily attributed to wallet configuration (RPC) rather than network problems. A separate explorer indexing delay affected token/NFT display but did not result in asset loss. A privacy upgrade for Shibarium is scheduled for Q2 2026.
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