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Expert Believes Petro Cryptocurrency Is Helping Venezuelan People Bypass Sanctions
Venezuelan Petro Moves Towards A New Phase The Petro is now accepted in many shops in the country, according to Ricardo Baptista, the director of the Latin American Cryptoeconomy Corporation, the Venezuelan government wants to help the economy by promoting the use of virtual currencies, including the government-backed Petro. The goal is to solve the […] дальше »
2019-6-10 02:49 | |
A Mining Farm… In a Water Park… In a Skyscraper… In Iran: The new Project to Fight US Sanctions
If you’re one of those who think that in the crypto-verse things happen so randomly that you’ve already lost your ability to be amazed, you might want to take a walk with a few architects from around. дальше »
2019-6-6 22:01 | |
LocalBitcoins Denies Service to Iranian Users
The popular peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network LocalBitcoins has shut down all trading operations for Iranian users. LocalBitcoins’ website offers a variety of pages for users of different nations and, as of May 24, 2019, the Iranian page displays a message that “LocalBitcoins is currently not available in your selected region,” in English only. дальше »
2019-5-25 20:14 | |
As Trump Turns Up Sanctions, Iranians Ramp Up the LocalBitcoins P2P Crypto Trading Activity
As the government of the United States continues to impose sanctions on Iran, the people of the country have decided to use Bitcoin in order to escape the international sanctions. This week, the president of the U. дальше »
2019-5-11 02:52 | |
Report: North Korea May Exploit Southeast Asia’s Crypto Exchanges
North Korea could pose a threat to countries across Southeast Asia as it looks to exploit cryptocurrency exchanges due to gaps in regulatory frameworks, according to a new report. дальше »
2019-4-25 17:04 | |
Russian President Adviser Urges Adoption of Crypto Assets in Crimea to Attract Investors
Cryptocurrency is becoming more widely adopted by countries around the world, though there are still many areas that have not created the right climate. In Crimea, an adviser to the Russian president has recently recommended adopting cryptocurrency, in hopes that it would bring new investors and avoid sanctions. This information was reported by the local […] дальше »
2019-4-23 02:15 | |
New Survey Finds 74% of Russians are Familiar with Bitcoin
A public opinion poll in Russia has shown that only one-third of people in the country do not think Bitcoin (BTC) is a viable investment. This survey result comes as recent reports claim Russian oligarchs are buying up BTC to bypass US sanctions. дальше »
2019-4-9 22:00 | |
Venezuela Hit With Fresh New Economic Sanctions by Trump and United States Government
As per an all new circular issued by the US Government earlier today, Venezuelan banks will now be faced with an all-new set of sanctions that will make it even harder for their clients to “mobilize their assets for everyday purposes”. дальше »
2019-3-23 18:46 | |
Trumps Imposes Sanctions Against Banks in Venezuela. The Country Studies Crypto Payments to Fight Back
A few hours ago, the Trump administration issued a new set of sanctions against Venezuelan banks, aiming to make it more difficult for the people to mobilize their money and pay for goods and services. дальше »
2019-3-23 04:41 | |
UN Report: North Korea pocketed $571 million from exchange hacks
A new U.N. report is linking cryptocurrency exchange hacks to North Korea. The report reveals that the embattled dictatorship continues to wage cyber attacks against other countries as a way to circumvent global sanctions and acquire foreign currency, using digital currencies to launder its illicit gains. дальше »
2019-3-19 21:00 | |
In the Daily: Riotx Exchange, Monacoin Hacker, Coinflex Investors
In this edition of The Daily we cover a planned U. S. regulated cryptocurrency exchange from Riot Blockchain, the arrest of a hacker in Japan who allegedly stole 15 million yen of monacoin, and a couple of new investors in Coinflex. дальше »
2019-3-17 15:01 | |
North Korea Has over $670 Million in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies, Claims New UN Report
According to a UN report released on March 12, 2019, North Korea has amassed hundreds of millions in cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions. While there are many that have believed that North Korea was involved in various cryptocurrency cyber-attacks, the fact that the country is stockpiling cryptocurrency is a new development. дальше »
2019-3-15 14:00 | |
Iran Unveils Payman, Its Central Bank Issued Digital Currency
Iran has unveiled a new state-backed cryptocurrency called ‘Payman’. The cryptocurrency will be used by Iran to try and circumvent sanctions imposed on it by the United States. Due to the sanctions, the country’s financial network has been isolated from SWIFT, making it almost impossible for it to operate its imports and exports. дальше »
2019-2-8 16:04 | |
Local Community Is Very Receptive To Pro-Crypto Policies In Iran
After receiving several sanctions from the United States in 2018, which made life quite difficult in the country, Iran is currently on its way to becoming one of the first crypto-friendly nations in the Middle East. дальше »
2019-2-8 03:58 | |
Venezuela Releases New ‘Constituent Decree on the Integral System of CryptoAssets’ Regulations
The situation in Venezuela is continually deteriorating. The country’s worsening political scenario is being catalyzed by sanctions from foreign countries. To make thing worse, the USA is planning a military intervention in the country. дальше »
2019-2-3 20:00 | |
Iran Has Launched a Gold-Backed Cryptocurrency ‘Peyman’ in Effort to Avoid US Sanctions
The Islamic Republic of Iran recently launched a gold-backed crypto coin called the Peyman. It has come about due to cooperation between the Ghoghnoos Company and four banks. These four banks are Bank Pasargad, Persian Bank, Bank Mellat, and Bank Melli. дальше »
2019-2-1 20:08 | |
US Imposes Sanctions on Venezuela’s Oil Firm PDVSA Which Planned to Begin Petro Transactions in 2019
Nicholas Maduro’s government in Venezuela is going through tough times. In the midst of shockingly high inflation levels, the US has imposed new sanctions on the country’s state-backed oil firm PDVSA and has urged the country’s military to help with the peaceful transfer of power. дальше »
2019-1-31 22:24 | |
Cryptocurrency a Safe Pathway for Iran? European Nations Joining-In
During an interview for the news agency Tasnim on Monday – the head of TPO or Iran’s Trade Promotion Organization highlighted how the country is taking interested and looking into using cryptocurrencies txs as a way to overcome the sanctions set by the U. дальше »
2019-1-30 01:53 | |
Iran’s Efforts to Launch State-backed Crypto May Finally Materialize
Sanctions from the US have hurt the economy of Iran, which has been pushed out of the global financial system. The Islamic Republic is looking for an option to circumvent the sanctions via a new digital currency. дальше »
2019-1-28 20:34 | |
New Rial Stablecoin Cryptocurrency Project Planned for Launch in Iran, Avoid US Sanctions
As more countries are coming to terms with the concept of cryptocurrency, there are many governments producing their own coins to have some kind of standing in the industry. One of the latest to create a coin with the local currency is a stablecoin in Iran. The country has decided that their new crypto asset […] дальше »
2019-1-28 08:22 | |
Clickbait Media Uses Bitcoin and Russia to Pump Headlines Again
In the past week or so, a number of publications, including cryptocurrency websites, but also “reputable” mainstream outlets, have given stage to a “Kremlin economist” with a bold prediction – Russia will invest billions in bitcoin to tackle U. дальше »
2019-1-17 20:50 | |
Russia Could Trigger A Major Bitcoin Bull Run, Hints To Adopt Bitcoin And Ditch The US Dollar
Russia Could Trigger A Major Bitcoin Bull Run As It Hints To Adopt Bitcoin And Ditch The US Dollar A high profile lecturer at the Russia Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, Vladislav Ginko, has said that the new US sanctions against Russia might force Kremlin to invest in bitcoin massively, a move […] дальше »
2019-1-10 01:41 | |
Russia Plans to Ditch US Dollar for Bitcoin, Says University Professor
A Russian university lecturer with ties to the government says the Kremlin will soon begin investing massively in Bitcoin as a way of avoiding new U. S. sanctions, a move that could happen “in a matter of weeks. дальше »
2019-1-8 20:00 | |
Hit by Sanctions, Iranian Students in the UK Use Bitcoin to Bypass Banks
Before cryptocurrencies started to be widely used for speculation, they were first of all meant to be an unstoppable method for people to control their own money. A new example that this is still a needed use case comes from the U. дальше »
2018-12-17 13:55 | |
Huawei CFO arrested for violating US trade sanctions
The CFO of Chinese telecom giant Huawei, Meng Wanzhou, was arrested in Canada on Saturday for allegedly violating US trade sanctions against Iran, reports The Globe and Mail. Wanzhou, who is also the daughter of Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei, was arrested in Vancouver over the weekend when she was transferring flights in Canada. дальше »
2018-12-6 10:55 | |
Belarusian Crypto Users Lose Access To Binance Services In New Economic Sanctions
One of the biggest inconveniences in the cryptocurrency world is the way that various countries restrict it with their regulatory measures. However, economic policies outside of cryptocurrencies, like bans against doing business with certain countries, can lead platforms to modify their policies on the areas that they are willing to function in. Users in Belarus […] дальше »
2018-11-30 07:09 | |
SWIFT Kicks Out Iran – One Of The 3 Cheapest Countries To Mine Bitcoin
The Society For Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has begun blocking access to international transfers for Iranian member banks as new US sanctions take effect. SWIFT: Block Is ‘Regrettable’ As Reuters originally reported, November 10 marks the first day of action which will see financial institutions cut off from SWIFT, which facilitates cross-border payment instructions to more than 200 countries. дальше »
2018-11-13 00:00 | |
New US Economic Sanctions Leads To Multiple Iran Crypto Exchanges Leaving The Islamic Republic
New Economic Sanctions in US Leads To Withdrawal of Multiple Crypto Exchanges From Iran In an announcement from the US government, new economic sanctions have been established that will prevent the majority of the world from using many of Iran’s major resources, including their oil, shipping, and gas market. Their financial system is included in […] дальше »
2018-11-8 01:18 | |
ECB Shuts Down Maltese Bank Over Schemes to Launder Money and Evade US Sanctions
Malta’s Pilatus Bank has been shut down by the European Central Bank (ECB). Its banking license was revoked after its chairman was charged in the U. S. with money laundering and organizing a scheme to evade U. дальше »
2018-11-7 10:35 | |
Global Cryptocurrency Exchanges Cut Ties With Iran After New US Sanctions
A number of cryptocurrency exchanges have reportedly cut ties with Iran after the U. S. imposed tougher economic sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Sepehr Mohammadi, head of Iran’s Blockchain Community, told local media that Binance and Bittrex are some of the platforms to have unofficially dropped Iran from the list of supported countries to receive services. дальше »
2018-11-7 06:00 | |
Poloniex Revised Terms of Use, Shutters Services in Several Countries
With a revision to the popular exchange’s terms of use, users from a handful of jurisdictions will have their access to Poloniex shuttered. According to an October 18, 2018, update, “the websites and the services offered by Poloniex (as defined below) are NOT addressed to persons who have their registered office or place of residence in China, Germany, Pakistan, the U. дальше »
2018-10-26 22:46 | |
Bitcoin Hits $24,000 In Iran After Government Okays Mining
The world’s most expensive bitcoin core (BTC) price is in Iran. A combination of high foreign currency demand, economic sanctions and an improved regulatory environment – with some speculation – have sent the price of the leading digital currency skywards. дальше »
2018-9-6 04:05 | |
Venezuela Nationalizes Petro, Will Introduce Crypto-Based Salary System for Workers
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro recently revealed that the nation’s oil-backed cryptocurrency, the petro, will be used as a unit of account by the state oil company PDVSA. дальше »
2018-8-16 00:26 | |
Russia Sells US Assets, Might Move Away From Trading in Dollars as Ruble Falls 8% in Days, Bitcoin at a Premium
Russia has been selling US securities amid new sanctions, but has no plans to start shutting down US companies, according to Russia’s Finance Minister Anton Siluanov. “We have lowered to the. дальше »
2018-8-13 14:59 | |
Iran Steps Up Plan for National Crypto After US Sanctions
Right after Washington’s move to impose sanctions that will restrict Iran’s access to US currency, reports came out that Tehran is speeding up the project to develop a national cryptocurrency. Officials in the Islamic Republic believe the state-issued coin could help circumvent the restrictions imposed by the Trump administration. дальше »
2018-8-11 02:10 | |
Cryptocurrency like Bitcoin to be used by Iran to escape Donald Trump’s sanctions
The recent hustle-bustle between Iran and the United States of America seems to have taken a new turn. The Iranian government is all set to develop its own cryptocurrency in order to escape from the United States sanctions, as reported by a local newspaper. дальше »
2018-7-29 11:53 | |
Iran Serious About Creating National Cryptocurrency Amidst Mounting Economic Woes and Fresh U.S. Sanctions
Iran appears to be on the verge of creating a national cryptocurrency as a way of circumventing impending United States sanctions. Meanwhile, the country’s cabinet recently approved a new head for the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). дальше »
2018-7-27 06:24 | |
The Iranian Government Is Preparing to Launch Its Own Cryptocurrency
The government of Iran is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency, according to state-controlled media reports. The intended purpose of the new Iranian govcoin is to help the country skirt the international financial sanctions meant to cut its access to the global economy. дальше »
2018-7-27 04:45 | |
Iran Serious About Creating National Cryptocurrency Amidst Mounting Economic Woes and Fresh U.S. Sanctions
Iran appears to be on the verge of creating a national cryptocurrency as a way of circumventing impending United States sanctions. Meanwhile, the country’s cabinet recently approved a new head for the Central Bank of Iran (CBI). дальше »
2018-7-27 01:43 | |
Iran Plans to Issue its Own Cryptocurrency to Bypass Trump’s New Economic Sanctions
Iran is planning to develop its own digital currency as a solution to overcome new economic sanctions introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump. The post Iran Plans to Issue its Own Cryptocurrency to Bypass Trump’s New Economic Sanctions appeared first on CoinSpeaker. дальше »
2018-7-26 21:33 | |
Iran Designs National Digital currency as New US Assents Linger
Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency as a way to bypass new economic sanctions enacted by U. S. President Donald Trump. A plan to develop an “indigenous” cryptocurrency is currently on the agenda of the government’s Science and Technology Department, according to Iran’s official news outlet PressTV. дальше »
2018-7-26 13:59 | |
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. дальше »
2018-7-26 12:30 | |
Iranian Government Gags Crypto Exchanges To Fight 127% Inflation And New US Sanctions
The government in Iran has gagged bitcoin exchanges across the country, claim bitcoin users and alternate coin community of the Islamic state. The government has been censoring its citizens from engaging in crypto-economy, to apparently counter the fresh round of economic sanctions that the US government is looking to impose later in August this year. дальше »
2018-7-5 21:31 | |
Venezuela: Record Bitcoin Buying Spree Continues Amid Hyperinflation
Hyperinflation is rampant in Venezuela as bitcoin trading volume keeps hitting new records each week. Meanwhile, authorities are scratching their heads on how to rein in the burgeoning, albeit underground industry, including attempts to crackdown on the importation of cryptocurrency mining equipment. дальше »
2018-6-22 03:00 | |
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