Bitcoin’s lightning torch has made it to Iran – a milestone participants feel shows the payment network’s censorship resistance.
Iran’s Government Is Using Crypto Startups as Part of Its Blockchain Embrace
Sources in Iran say the country’s financial sector is taking clear steps toward a state-backed token economy.
Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency Launched by Iranian Banks: Report
Four Iranian banks have reportedly teamed up with a blockchain startup to launch a gold-backed cryptocurrency called “PayMon.”
Iran Could Ban Bitcoin for Payments, Central Bank Report Suggests
The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.
US Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Against Iran’s Cryptocurrency Efforts
A bill introduced this week in Congress takes a hard line on Iran’s efforts to develop its own sovereign cryptocurrency.
Iranian Official Says Blockchain Could Deliver Economic Boost
An Iranian official has reportedly said that integrating blockchain could bring a tech-based boost to the country’s economy.
Cheap Power Is Luring Battered Bitcoin Miners to Iran
Some crypto miners are looking to Iran for its low-cost power – but the path to setting up shop in the country is anything but simple.
Bitcoin Trader on US Sanctions Blacklist Says He’s Innocent
An Iranian bitcoin trader added to the U.S. Treasury’s OFAC sanctions list last week claims he’s been wrongfully blacklisted.
Get Ready for Crypto Sanctions Enforcement
Recent OFAC actions are just the first step in crypto sanctions enforcement, write attorneys Beau Barnes and Jake Chervinsky.
Iranian Bitcoin Users Are Already Being Affected By New US Sanctions
New sanctions from the US government are driving Iranian bitcoin users to pursue more secure and private wallet solutions.
Binance Warns Iranian Traders to Withdraw Crypto Amid Sanctions
Binance is advising its remaining users in Iran to withdraw their money as the cryptocurrency exchange seeks to comply with international sanctions.
FinCEN Blasts Iran’s ‘Malign’ Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions
U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.
Iran’s Recognition of Crypto Mining Prompts Local Bitcoin Price Spike
The Iranian government has recognized bitcoin mining as a lawful activity, briefly sending bitcoin prices to record levels at the country’s exchanges.
Iran Plans National Cryptocurrency as New US Sanctions Loom
Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency in a move aimed to bypass economic sanctions enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Crypto Exchanges Are Suddenly Being Censored In Iran
Iranians using cryptocurrency to hedge against inflation have recently hit a roadblock, an apparent outage of domestic onramps to the market.
Iran Said to Bar Banks from Bitcoin Market
The Central Bank of Iran is the latest national bank to sound the alarm on the cryptocurrencies, fearing of its misuse in money laundering and fraud.
Iran’s Government is Debating a Ban on Telegram Over Its ICO
Iran’s president has spoken out against aired plans to ban Telegram’s messaging app over fears its new token may undermine the national currency.
Making Peace with Crypto’s Capacity for Evil
The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.
The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans
Iran’s central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.