Crypto Markets Tumble as Iran Strikes Resume
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Crypto markets declined as geopolitical tensions with Iran escalated, with Bitcoin dropping to $66,900 and Ethereum falling 4% to $2,050. Polymarket expanded into traditional financial markets through Pyth Network integration, while Telegram's wallet launched perpetual futures trading via Lighter protocol.
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