Iran's Crypto Ecosystem Reaches $7.78 Billion in 2025, with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Controlling Over 50% of Fund Flows

Odaily News According to Chainalysis data, Iran's cryptocurrency ecosystem reached $7.78 billion in 2025, with addresses linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accounting for over 50% of crypto fund inflows, receiving more than $3 billion throughout the year. Elliptic pointed out that Iran's central bank accumulated at least $507 million worth of USDT in 2025 to stabilize the rial and for trade settlements. The Iranian government's Bitcoin mining cost is approximately $1,300 per coin, which is sold at market prices. Recent military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran could impact the power grid, thereby affecting energy-intensive mining activities. (CoinDesk)