Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: Chainalysis – Decrypt

Jan 15, 2026 - 21:45
Iran’s Crypto Economy Hit $7.8 Billion in 2025 as Protests Fueled Bitcoin Use: Chainalysis – Decrypt
In brief Chainalysis estimates that Iran’s crypto ecosystem reached about $7.78 billion in 2025, growing faster than the year prior. Bitcoin withdrawals by civilians surged during mass protests and an internet blackout that began in late December 2025. Separately, IRGC-linked networks accounted for more than half of Iran’s crypto value received in late 2025. As...

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