Gate News message, April 9, Arthur Hayes posted a comment on reports that Iran is charging Bitcoin tolls. Hayes said he would only believe that Iran is truly collecting tolls in the form of BTC after seeing the related transactions on the real Bitcoin blockchain. He believes that before that, it is only the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps playing with the Western fiat currency and financial system.

The Ministry of State Security issued a notice warning of the risks of “token scams,” stating that hoarding tokens and off-exchange trading may involve illegal financial activities that endanger national security. It emphasizes the need to guard against risks such as data leakage, forgery, and fraud, and reminds the public to view tokens rationally while strengthening awareness of information and privacy security.

Citigroup's Chief Investment Officer Kate Moore expressed concern about investors' overly optimistic expectations regarding the US-Iran situation, believing that potential impacts of energy shocks and inflation may be underestimated. She recommended a more cautious approach to portfolio construction to enhance risk resilience and hedge against inflationary risks.

UK regulators have shut down cryptocurrency exchange Zedxion, accusing it of processing approximately $1 billion in funds for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, in violation of international sanctions. This action follows sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union against Zedxion, reflecting a global trend of increasingly stringent regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges.

Gate News Report, on March 10, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced the implementation of "Real Commitment 4" Operation Wave 37 in the early hours of March 11 local time. The operation involved missile strikes targeting U.S. military bases in Erbil, Iraq, the U.S. Fifth Fleet, and Tel Aviv in Israel. As a result, WTI crude oil (West Texas Intermediate crude futures) experienced a short-term decline and turned downward, currently trading at $85.9, down 0.61%, after previously rising over 2%.

Against the backdrop of escalating tensions in the Middle East, Iran's cryptocurrency system demonstrates the key role of stablecoins. Even with internet disruptions and a sharp decline in trading volume, USDT remains an important channel for value transfer. It is estimated that by 2025, Iran's crypto trading volume could reach $8 billion to $10 billion, with fund flows associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Despite trading restrictions, the overall system has not collapsed, reflecting the dual nature of stablecoins in cross-border payments and sanctions evasion.

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.

This article summarizes cryptocurrency news as of February 28, 2026, including the latest updates on Bitcoin, Ethereum upgrades, Dogecoin trends, real-time cryptocurrency prices, and price forecasts. Major Web3 events today include: 1. Trump praises Israel and the U.S. for "large-scale" airstrikes on Iran: vows to destroy missile industries and warns the Revolutionary Guard to "put down their weapons"; 2. Is the era of crypto venture capital "casting a wide net" coming to an end? In February 2026, $883 million was raised, with stablecoins and AI becoming core sectors; 3. Elon Musk's SpaceX plans to secretly file for an IPO in March, with a valuation potentially reaching $1.75 trillion, possibly the largest IPO in history.

February 6 News, the cryptocurrency market continues to weaken, with XRP leading the decline among mainstream digital assets on Friday, dropping about 10% in 24 hours, and once falling below $1.30, hitting a new low since November 2024. Market sentiment has turned cautious, stemming from veteran trader Peter Brandt's latest prediction on social media, which suggests that Bitcoin may still have room to fall to the $42,000 range. Currently, Bitcoin has repeatedly failed to hold the key $60,000 level, with short-term pressure clearly evident. Brandt describes the current trend as a "banana peel-style correction," meaning the price drops suddenly and rapidly, catching traders off guard. He believes that $42,000 could serve as a medium-term support zone, and if this level is broken, it will put greater pressure on the entire crypto asset market.

February 6 News, as Bitcoin continues to weaken, market anxiety over the "final bottom" of this downward cycle is increasing. Veteran trader and chart analyst Peter Brandt posted on social media that even if Bitcoin experiences sharp pullbacks like in previous cycles, its downside may be limited, and $42,000 could become an important support zone. Brandt described the current trend as a "banana peel decline," implying a sudden, rapid correction that catches most traders off guard. He believes that Bitcoin has repeatedly shown similar patterns in bear markets, with prices plunging sharply in a short period, then forming a bottom and rebounding near key support levels. For this reason, he judges that this round of correction may be nearing its end.