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Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves

Crypto Briefing·July 18, 2026·1 min read
Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks on critical infrastructure as crypto markets feel the shockwaves

Kuwait condemned Iranian strikes on critical infrastructure as Bitcoin liquidations exceeded $1 billion. The US Treasury sanctioned Iranian crypto exchanges in response. The geopolitical tensions caused shockwaves across crypto markets, with BTC experiencing significant sell-offs. The sanctions target Iranian crypto platforms used to bypass financial restrictions, impacting market liquidity and investor sentiment.

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