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Hong Kong’s Apple Daily to Live on in Blockchain, Free of Censors

Some cyber activists are uploading articles from HK’s pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper to decentralized file storage platform ARWeave, where they can live on uncensored. Me...

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Jun 24, 2021 at 9:56 p.m. UTC

Jun 24, 2021

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South Korea’s Upbit Sued for Patent Violation, Alipay Launches NFT Platform

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South Korea’s Upbit Sued for Patent Violation, Alipay Launches NFT Platform

South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange faces a legal challenge over a patent violation. Next, Iranian authorities seize 7,000 crypto mining machines west of Tehran. Finally, pa...

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Jun 23, 2021 at 6:41 p.m. UTC

Jun 23, 2021

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Iranian President Wants to Regulate Crypto 'as Soon as Possible'

Hassan Rouhani talked about regulating cryptocurrencies during a meeting on consumer prices.

By Anna Baydakova

Jun 9, 2021 at 12:24 p.m. UTC

Jun 9, 2021

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Iran Bans All Crypto Mining for the Summer: Report

Even authorized miners will have to halt operations until late September.

By Daniel Palmer

May 26, 2021 at 8:49 a.m. UTC

May 26, 2021

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Iranian Intelligence Agency to Trace Illegal Crypto Mining Activities

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Iranian Intelligence Agency to Trace Illegal Crypto Mining Activities

What happens when sanctioned nations like Iran command control in the cryptocurrency space? “The Hash” panel digs into Iran’s illegal crypto mining crackdown and its wider imp...

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May 21, 2021 at 11:49 p.m. UTC

May 21, 2021

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Iran Enlists Its Intelligence Agency to Crack Down on Illegal Crypto Mining

The Iranian government is attempting to trace illegal crypto-mining operations to reduce the strain on the country’s electricity supply.

By Jamie Crawley

May 21, 2021 at 8:17 a.m. UTC

May 21, 2021

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Buyer of Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Reportedly Arrested in Iran

Although Iranian officials confirmed arresting members of Estavi’s company, it is unclear if the Malaysia-based businessman was one of those detained.

By Sandali Handagama

May 17, 2021 at 6:54 p.m. UTC

May 17, 2021

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Iran Cracks Down on Crypto Miners Using Household Electricity: Report

The measure comes as Iran suffers a shortage of hydropower in unusually dry conditions.

By Jamie Crawley

May 17, 2021 at 11:27 a.m. UTC

May 17, 2021

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Iran's Central Bank Reportedly Bans Trading of Crypto Mined Abroad

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Iran’s Central Bank Reportedly Bans Trading of Crypto Mined Abroad

According to reports, Iran’s central bank is trying to stop trading crypto mined abroad. Many in the crypto industry are speculating the reported ban is an attempt to stop mon...

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May 8, 2021 at 12:19 a.m. UTC

May 8, 2021

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