Bitcoin Holds Steady As Middle East Conflict Rattles Markets
War is burning across the Middle East. Oil prices are climbing. Stock markets in Asia have taken a hit. And yet, Bitcoin is still standing above $66,000 — a fact that has caught the attention of analysts keeping a close eye on the market. Calm Where There Should Be Panic The group most closely watched…
Iran’s Crypto Market Shaken As Outflows Skyrocket 700%
Hours after explosions were reported in Tehran, digital money began moving. Reports say cryptocurrency withdrawals from Iran’s largest exchange jumped sharply as news of US and Israeli airstrikes spread across the country. Blockchain data reviewed by analytics firms shows outflows rising about 700% in a short window, a spike that stood out against normal daily…
Crypto Firms Flee Ukraine—Weld Money Becomes Latest To Exit
Ukraine’s crypto card market is shrinking fast. Weld Money, a fintech that let people spend crypto through a Mastercard-linked card, is closing its doors in the country. Users have been told to pull out their money by the end of next month or risk losing access. According to company posts on social media, military controls…