Bitcoin and Tether have been by far the most sought-after assets by Iranians, followed by gold and then physical USD, according to Google search data. Although fewer than 10% of Iranians reportedly speak English, Google is blocked, and the country faces internet blackouts, Google Trends remains a strong indicator among the tech-savvy population. Clearly, Bitcoin and stablecoins represent an important alternative for citizens under authoritarian regimes.(Ξliézer Ndinga)