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Iran’s internet formally remained part of global routing, but user activity fell almost to zero. That points to a managed restriction on citizens’ access to the external network. Source: IODA. But in that digital darkness, one vital financial service continued to operate without interruption: Nobitex, a cryptocurrency exchange linked to Iran’s ruling elite. We compiled the available information about the platform and tried to understand how Iranian authorities use it, what investigations by analytics firms have revealed, and why, despite all these findings, the exchange is still not on OFAC’s SDN List. The scale and scope of Iran’s crypto giant Nobitex is far from a niche platform. While estimates vary, analysts agree that the asset flows moving through the exchange are measured in the billions of dollars. For instance, TRM Labs recorded an observed volume
Iran's proposal could reshape geopolitical dynamics, affecting global oil markets and international diplomatic strategies significantly.
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France's mission with Iran may stabilize regional tensions, potentially normalizing Strait of Hormuz traffic and reducing military conflict risks.
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Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao said he was not very confident he would be pardoned by US President Donald Trump after serving a four-month prison sentence in 2024 for violating US anti-money-laundering laws. “You never know because we actually had very strong anti-lobbying from some of our perceived competitors in the US,” Zhao told Ran Neuner on the Crypto Banter podcast published to YouTube on Saturday. US President Donald Trump pardoned Zhao in October 2025, just over a year after the crypto executive completed his four-month prison term in September 2024. “The other crypto exchanges in the US don’t want me to get a pardon,” Zhao said, arguing they were concerned about Binance re-entering the US market after its exit in November 2023. The departure followed a $4.3 billion settlement with Binance and the US government over violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and the Intern
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## Market Snapshot WTI Crude Oil market suggests a significant shift, with YES pricing for $150 in May dropping to 3% from 12% a week ago. The Iranian demands market shows an increase in YES pricing, reflecting a potential U.S. agreement on certain demands. ## Key Takeaways – Iran’s proposal to end the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz appears to influence a decrease in WTI Crude Oil market pricing. – The market’s response suggests increased likelihood of the U.S. agreeing to some Iranian demands, as seen in the related market odds. – Activity in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait market remains unaffected, indicating the focus remains on the Strait of Hormuz. ## Article Body Iran has responded to a U.S. peace proposal with an offer to end the ongoing conflict, lift sanctions, and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz. This development comes as both countries seek to de-e
Iran's proposal could stabilize global oil markets and ease geopolitical tensions, but unresolved issues may hinder long-term peace.
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## Market Snapshot Iran’s proposal to transfer some enriched uranium to a third country has impacted multiple prediction markets. The market for Iran agreeing to end uranium enrichment by May 31 is currently priced at 8.5% YES, down from 16% 24 hours ago. Meanwhile, the probability of Iran agreeing to surrender its enriched uranium stockpile by December 31, 2026, has increased to 43.5% YES from 42% a day earlier. The likelihood of a new US-Iran nuclear deal by May 31 stands at 19.5% YES, slightly down from 20% 24 hours ago. ## Key Takeaways – The proposal to transfer uranium to a third country suggests potential de-escalation in US-Iran nuclear negotiations. – Markets indicate the proposal may increase the probability of Iran surrendering its enriched uranium stockpile by year-end. – The likelihood of a new US-Iran nuclear deal by May 31 appears slightly reduced, despite t
Iran's uranium transfer proposal may signal de-escalation, potentially increasing chances of stockpile surrender but not a near-term US deal.
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