U.S. Strikes on Iran Spark Debate Over Bitcoin Hashrate and Market Stability

Bitcoin mining in Iran is back in the spotlight after a viral X post on February 27 claimed the country runs a $1 billion operation that could be wiped out. The debate has split crypto observers, with some warning of a temporary hashrate shock and others dismissing the claims as exaggerated fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD). Iran’s Mining Footprint and the Strike Scenario The discussion began when independent analys…