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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.
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By Zack Seward
Dec 21, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
Dec 21, 2018
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Mining
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.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Dec 12, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Dec 12, 2018
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Crime
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.
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By Leigh Cuen
Dec 4, 2018 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Dec 4, 2018
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Iran
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.
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By Beau BarnesJake Chervinsky
Dec 2, 2018 at 11:40 a.m. UTC
Dec 2, 2018
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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.
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By Leigh Cuen
Nov 29, 2018 at 5:35 p.m. UTC
Nov 29, 2018
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Regulation
US Regulators Tie Two Bitcoin Addresses to Iranian Ransomware Plot
For the first time, the U.S. Treasury Department is adding crypto addresses to its list of Specially Designated Nationals.
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By Nikhilesh De
Nov 28, 2018 at 3:34 p.m. UTC
Nov 28, 2018
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Prices
Bitcoin Price Hits 7-Month High Against Turkish Lira
Turkey's economic crisis looks to have boosted bitcoin's appeal as a safe-haven asset, pushing it to seven-month highs against the lira.
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By Omkar Godbole
Aug 13, 2018 at 3:20 p.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2018
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Iran
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.
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By Wolfie Zhao
Jul 26, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. UTC
Jul 26, 2018
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Crime
The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police
The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.
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By Yaya Fanusie
Apr 28, 2018 at 9:45 a.m. UTC
Apr 28, 2018
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Venezuela
Crypto Investors Should Stay Away from Venezuela’s Petro
Crypto enthusiasts around the world should send a strong signal to President Maduro that blockchain technology will not be used to support corruption.
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By Yaya FanusieMichaela Frai
Mar 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2018
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