Crypto Sanctions, Bitcoin Stability, and Dubai Expansion Highlights

Iran and other U.S.-sanctioned nations are using cryptocurrencies more heavily to bypass economic sanctions. A Chainalysis report shows these countries accounted for thirty-nine percent of illicit crypto transactions in 2024, totaling nearly sixteen billion dollars. Meanwhile, Bitcoin volatility has decreased as investors await the Federal Reserve's meeting minutes. The BTC Volatility Index dropped from seventy-two to fifty point eight since late January, signaling Bitcoin's maturation. Also,...