Russia, Iran, and the new global strategic architecture
In a move that has shaken the geopolitical chessboard, Russia has increased its military surveillance in the Persian Gulf, deploying naval intelligence and reinforcing bilateral agreements with Iran amidst growing tension with the United States and Israel. This comes just as Europe desperately seeks a diplomatic path.
According to the Russian state agency TASS, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu stated:
"Our commitment to Iran is unconditional. We will ensure its sovereignty against any external threat."
This backing is not new, but its intensity is. Joint maneuvers, energy cooperation, and agreements in the field of technological defense mark a new stage for the Eurasian bloc and threaten to alter the global balance.
Why does this matter for the crypto ecosystem?
The answer is simple: war is not only fought with missiles; it's also fought with currencies. And in this new landscape, cryptocurrencies emerge as key geoeconomic tools. While the U.S. extends economic sanctions, Russia and Iran accelerate projects for oil-backed digital currency, gold, and blockchain technology.
Alexander Dugin, Russian geopolitical philosopher, states:
"Decentralization is not only technological; it is also geopolitical. Cryptocurrencies are part of the new multipolar order."
The crypto ecosystem could be directly affected: an increase in the use of alternative stablecoins, P2P swaps outside the dollar, and greater regulatory controls in the Western world.
A direct check to the dollar as the hegemonic currency
By openly backing Iran, Russia is not only challenging U.S. foreign policy but also testing Europe's energy dependence. If supplies from the Middle East are restricted through sanctioned or intervened routes, Europe may be forced to look towards the BRICS... and towards digital currencies that do not depend on SWIFT or the Federal Reserve.
According to analyst Matthew Pines (RANE Intelligence):
"The combination of military conflict, energy pressure, and alternative digital currencies is the worst scenario for the dollar."
Are we facing the end of Western monetary hegemony?
Everything points to the fact that the conflict is not only military but also monetary and technological. Cryptocurrencies are already playing a role in this silent transition of power. And you, as an investor, must ask yourself:
