Which Countries Run National Digital Currencies?
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Iran
As US-Iran Negotiations Move Forward Amid Lebanon Ceasefire, Report Projects Up to $700 Billion in Additional Energy Costs
A new analysis from climate advocacy group 350.org suggests that elevated oil and gas prices could continue to impose substantial costs on households and businesses through the remainder of 2026, even as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran advance and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz resumes.
Iran & Bitcoin: How a Geopolitical Crisis Is Reshaping Crypto Markets and Sanctions Architecture
The intersection of geopolitics and digital assets rarely comes into sharper focus than it does today, as the prolonged US–Iran standoff continues to ripple through both energy markets and cryptocurrency valuations. The Iran Bitcoin dynamic once a niche concern of sanctions analysts has moved firmly into mainstream financial discourse.
Iran to Link Strait of Hormuz Shipping Insurance to Bitcoin via ‘Hormuz Safe’ Project
Iran is reportedly advancing a blockchain-based maritime insurance and transit model for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, with local media describing a system called “Hormuz Safe” that could allow ships to pay for coverage using Bitcoin. The initiative, still unconfirmed by independent international authorities, is being presented in Iranian reporting as a response […]
The Chinese Yuan’s Growing Role in the Global Oil Crisis: What You Need to Know
As the US-Iran conflict disrupts oil markets and threatens petrodollar dominance, both India and the UAE are turning to the Chinese yuan for oil payments — a shift with major implications for the global financial order.
US-Iran Ceasefire Is Tearing at the Seams While the Strait of Hormuz Is Still Closed
Forty eight hours ago news of US-Iran ceasefire, no matter how temporary it could be, looked like a real breakthrough. Now Iran is protesting against any deals again, Israel is still bombing Lebanon, ships that need to pass the Hormuz remain stuck, and oil is creeping back toward $100.
Guerra en Irán Dispara Precio del Petróleo y Diésel: Aramco Desvía Millones de Barriles y Chile Congela Tarifas del Transporte
El conflicto en Medio Oriente cerró el Estrecho de Ormuz y desató la mayor disrupción petrolera de la historia. El ministro de Hacienda anunció un alza histórica en bencinas y diésel, mientras Saudi Aramco redirige casi 4 millones de barriles diarios por el Mar Rojo.
Iran War Sends Shockwaves Through Global Markets, Then a Relief Rally, What’s Coming Next?
The KOSPI index hit its worst session since 2008. The Nikkei 225 shed 10%. Oil briefly cleared $115. Now, potential ceasefire signals are lifting Asian markets for a while, but investors are far from convinced.
Oil Markets Rally on Escalation Risk After Israel Targets Iran’s Key Gas Infrastructure, Analysts Warn War Could Extend Into May
Another day, another oil price hike: global oil markets surge into focus again this week as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified, following a major Israel strike on Iran gas energy infrastructure.
Global Markets Jolt as Iran War Escalates: Kharg Island, Energy Prices and Stock Volatility Under the Spotlight
As the 2026 Iran war stock market narrative unfolds, global energy markets have been roiled by escalating conflict, strategic military strikes, and heightened risk surrounding critical energy infrastructure. Central to the global energy story is Kharg Island, a Persian Gulf oil export hub that handles up to 90% of Iran’s crude exports. A U.S. airstrike […]
Brent Oil Surges to $116 Amid Iran Conflict and Refinery Attack, Bitcoin Slides as Energy Shortage Fears Rise
Global financial markets are experiencing renewed turbulence as oil prices continue their rapid surge, moving well past $100 per barrel amid escalating tensions in Iran and the wider Middle East.
Oil Surges as Iran Shuts the World’s Most Critical Energy Chokepoint
Brent crude has surged more than 15% in four days as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz closed following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Tehran. With a fifth of the world’s oil supply hanging in the balance, analysts are warning of triple-digit prices and a potential global recession.
