Tron Processes 994M Transactions in Q4 2025, Daily Peak Reaches 12.6M

Iran's crypto "shadow economy" size reaches $7.78 billion, with the public turning to Bitcoin for risk hedging

According to a Chainalysis report, Iran's cryptocurrency ecosystem is expected to reach $7.78 billion by 2025, with a rapid growth rate. As cryptocurrency mining becomes legalized and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard becomes involved, addresses related to it will account for over 50% of total inflows. Meanwhile, the public is increasing Bitcoin withdrawals during protests and internet outages.

Crypto Panic Surges Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Crypto markets plunged as U.S.-Iran tensions flared, leading to $1.8B in sell orders and $500M in liquidations, primarily in Bitcoin and Ethereum. Polymarket users profited from predicting strikes, showcasing the influence of geopolitical events on trader sentiment and market instability.

Why Vitalik Buterin Sold Over $30M in Ethereum This Month

Vitalik Buterin sold 17,196 ETH worth over $30 million to fund the Ethereum Foundation and his biotech nonprofit, reducing his holdings by 7%. This aligns with his ongoing philanthropic pattern during market downturns.

Dormant Bitcoin Reactivations Remain Measured Versus 2025

While bitcoin has been idling well beneath the $70,000 threshold, onchain metrics reveal that long-dormant wallets established between 2010 and 2017 have stirred to life in February, shifting 1,908.21 BTC value at just over $125 million through 69 separate transactions. Early Bitcoin Spending

Tether Freezes $4.2 Billion in USDt Over Three Years as Global Crypto Crackdown Intensifies

Tether froze 4.2 billion USDt in three years as regulators increased scrutiny on crypto crime. USDt supply fell by $2.7 billion in two months marking the sharpest drop since 2022. Authorities relied on Tether to blacklist wallets and restrict funds linked to fraud. Stablecoin issuer Teth

Bitcoin "Exchange Whale Ratio" soars to 0.64, the highest since 2015. Is this a warning sign of selling pressure or a turning point?

The Bitcoin exchange whale ratio reached 0.64 on February 20, 2026, the highest since 2015, indicating that large holders account for 64% of the major inflows. Analysts warn that such concentration could trigger a price correction, especially in a liquidity-tight environment. Although market uncertainty is rising, recent Bitcoin demand has shown a rebound trend, indicating a potential positive signal.