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Cuba ‘Studying Cryptocurrency’ To Dodge U.S. Sanctions, Says Gov’t
In the face of increasing U.S. sanctions, Cuba is pondering joining Venezuela on crypto
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Broke Iran Seizes 1,000 Crypto Rigs, Skips Bitcoin Mining Mosques
As sanctions imposed by the United States continue to bite reducing government revenues and widening the budget deficit, Iran has turned its ire to Bitcoin mining operations in the country that are mooching off the country’s heavily subsidized power. дальше »
2019-6-29 14:35 | |
Crypto Could Help Russia Escape US Sanctions as Country Looks to Gold-Backed Crypto Asset
The use and prevalence of cryptocurrency have led to a number of disruptions within the global economic system such as many large firms being forced to finally adopt crypto, many major retailers finally accepting cryptocurrency and the general public beginning to question the traditional economic structures that have existed until now. One of the latest […] дальше »
2019-6-17 17:07 | |
Russian Gold-Backed Crypto Slams the Global US Dollar Standard
By CCN Markets: Russia is continuing to explore the possibility of a gold-backed cryptocurrency for use as a cross-border settlement alternative with other countries. Under heavy sanctions from the US, the potential of a value-pegged cryptocurrency could help Russia escape from the usage of the Dollar as a currency standard. дальше »
2019-6-17 15:17 | |
Russia will launch gold stablecoin – following Iranian PayMon (PMN)
Russia under the press of stifling international sanctions is looking for ways to conduct international settlements. A variant with crypto is being considered – this is reported by the Russian state news agency TASS with reference to Elvira Nabiullina, the head of the Bank of Russian. дальше »
2019-5-25 14:02 | |
Russia Stunningly Explores a Gold-Backed Crypto to Settle Payments
By CCN: Russia is reportedly considering the implementation of a gold-backed cryptocurrency, according to Russian news outlet Tass. Immutability and censorship-resistance are useful for governments in certain instances, such as conducting international trade in the face of sanctions. дальше »
2019-5-24 22:55 | |
Venezuela Turns to Crypto and Rubles to Bypass US Sanctions
Coinspeaker Venezuela Turns to Crypto and Rubles to Bypass US SanctionsVenezuela and Russia are discussing an option to use the Ruble and the Petro in their mutual trade settlements.Venezuela Turns to Crypto and Rubles to Bypass US Sanctions дальше »
2019-5-21 13:59 | |
Smell Something Fishy? The CFTC Will Pay You to Report Crypto Scams
Nestled in the exhibition room at this year’s Consensus conference, the U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) had a message for conference goers as they weaved in and out of booths representing various projects and startups in the space: “Be on the lookout for virtual currency fraud” and if you see it, let us know. дальше »
2019-5-17 19:00 | |
ZebPay Reminds India to Be Patient in Waiting for Crypto-Friendly Regulations
One of the major talking points in the crypto space has been bitcoin’s ability to continually dodge government regulations. And while the protocol is resistant to almost all sanctions, the businesses built on top of the technology aren’t. дальше »
2019-5-15 22:59 | |
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 | |
“Publicly Traded Crypto Exchange” Bitcoin Generation Hit by SEC Sanctions
An official announcement published on April 29, 2019, has revealed that the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has temporarily suspended the trading of shares in Bitcoin Generation (BTGN), a blockchain-based company out of Oklahoma. дальше »
2019-4-30 16:11 | |
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 | |
Just In: Russia Considers Crypto To Bypass US Sanctions
Russian news agency, TASS, reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin’s advisor has suggested the state of Crimea adopt a digital… The post Just In: Russia Considers Crypto To Bypass US Sanctions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-23 11:56 | |
North Korea Using Bitcoin to Make Mass Destruction Weapons, Report States
A recent RUSI report states that Kim Jong-un is using Bitcoin along with other crypto to pay for developing nuclear weapons and to avoid global sanctions North Korea has been discussed for a long while. дальше »
2019-4-23 10:58 | |
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 | |
Mueller Report: Russia Used Bitcoin to Fund DNC Hacks
An intelligence branch of the Russian government used bitcoin to fund its cyberwarfare efforts to interfere with the 2016 U. S. presidential election, the Mueller Report claims. дальше »
2019-4-19 23:21 | |
North Korea’s $700 Million Crypto Theft Chest Could Fund Nukes: Report
Despite the heavy international sanctions it is under, North Korea has continued its weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs undeterred thanks to the sanctions-circumvention tactics the hermit kingdom has developed. дальше »
2019-4-15 14:27 | |
Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise Exposes Bitter Irony of Russia’s Crypto Skepticism
For anyone thinking of promoting bitcoin as an investment, Russia might not be the ideal place to set up shop. According to the Russian Public Opinion Research Center (VTsIOM), around 65% of Russians consider bitcoin to be a “disadvantageous investment. дальше »
2019-4-10 18:48 | |
Will Bitcoin and Crypto Save Iranians? Elite Military Group Now a Terrorist Organization
The US President has declared that an elite military force in Iran is a foreign terrorist organization. As the sanctions from the international community pile up for the Iranian government, Bitcoin and other cryptos could save their citizens from financial woes. дальше »
2019-4-9 15:55 | |
Kim Jong-un is Masterminding Crypto Thefts to Fund Nukes: Report
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is thought to be backing an elaborate scheme entailing the hacking of crypto exchanges. The group alleged to be doing the hacking is called APT 38. It’s considered to be a highly-skilled state-sponsored group of bank hackers that managed to steal $1 billion from banks to fund its nuclear weapons program, according to Wired. дальше »
2019-4-3 16:27 | |
Iran, Central Bank and Crypto Regulations: Legal Challenges and Pending Sanctions Progress
The Central Bank of Iran recently released a draft on cryptocurrency regulations. The draft is available on the bank’s official website and is likely in Persian. However, according to various sources, the draft begins by first making it clear that cryptocurrency usage as a payment method is still prohibited. The draft also notes, however, the […] дальше »
2019-4-1 19:41 | |
Russia Parliament Approves Swift-Alternative but Moves Crypto Bill to April
Two very contrasting events took place in Russia lower house parliament last week. In the first, the State Duma approved the international use of a Swift-like financial network to eliminate the risks of western sanctions. дальше »
2019-3-24 11:50 | |
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 | |
Sanctions? What Sanctions? North Korea Finding A Window in Crypto
North Korea by sponsoring hacking groups have been successfully in by-passing financial sanctions and embargoes by obfuscating transactions through crypto according to the latest UN’s Panel of Experts. дальше »
2019-3-19 12:00 | |
US Sanctions Moscow’s Evrofinance Bank Over Involvement With Petro
The U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on Moscow-based Evrofinance Mosnarbank. The Russian bank was allegedly involved in Venezuela’s attempts to bypass financial sanctions using the petro. дальше »
2019-3-14 19:45 | |
Unexpected Bitcoin Whale: North Korea May Own Millions In Crypto
Bitcoin Can Help Kim Avoid Sanctions In a recent U. N. Security Council meeting, a panel of industry experts claimed that North Korea could have upwards of $670 million worth of currencies that isn’t the nation. дальше »
2019-3-9 03:49 | |
UN Panel: North Korea Hacked $571M From Asian Crypto Exchanges
The U.N. Security Council has heard that North Korea uses cyberattacks and blockchain technology to evade economic sanctions and obtain foreign currency. Through hacking, the reclusive Republic has raked in around $670 million in foreign exchange and cryptocurrency, a panel of experts told the Security Council’s North Korea sanctions committee, ahead of the council’s annual […] The post UN Panel: North Korea Hacked $571M From Asian Crypto Exchanges appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-3-9 23:25 | |
North Korea Stockpiles $650 Million in Crypto, Hypocritical UN Blames Bitcoin
North Korea has Cryptocurrency. A lot of it. In a piece from Nikkei Asian review, it was reported that experts have testified to the UN that Kim Jong Un’s regime is sitting upon more than half a billion US dollars’ worth of Crypto. дальше »
2019-3-9 18:55 | |
North Korea Hacking Crypto Exchanges to Circumvent Sanctions: UN Panel
A U.N. Security Council panel has linked North Korea to millions lost in cryptocurrency hacks, Nikkei Asian Review reports. дальше »
2019-3-8 15:15 | |
Unlike The Petro, Iranian Crypto Rial Could Be A Success
Things look bleak for the Islamic Republic of Iran again. Sanctions reimposed by Donald Trump are likely to put pressure on an economy that has been performing well in recent years. Iran’s gross domestic product (GDP), which had steadily risen from $375bn in 2015 to $430bn in 2017, is predicted to drop by more than […] The post Unlike The Petro, Iranian Crypto Rial Could Be A Success appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2019-3-4 21:58 | |
Putin’s Bitcoin Regulation Deadline Might Not Lead to Actual Crypto Rules
Bitcoin skeptic Vladimir Putin has set a July 2019 deadline for crypto regulations to be put in place in Russia. Putin made the announcement on the Kremlin website in a February 27 notice. In his order, President Putin told the Russian State Duma and the Council of the Federation of Russia to adopt cryptocurrency rules by July 1. дальше »
2019-3-1 00:52 | |
Litecoin (LTC) Price Analysis: Bulls Inch Higher, Will $50 Stand?
Latest Litecoin News Crypto is promoted as an alternative to the susceptible, government-issued fiat money. We can draw valuable lessons from events happening in Venezuela and what geopolitical factors can do to a currency propped by the strength of an economy’s export like in the case of Iran and what US sanctions did to the […] дальше »
2019-2-28 17:23 | |
Recent Russian Rumor Resurfaces Saying Country is Buying 1 Million Bitcoin Worth Billions to Avoid US Sanctions
Is There Any Truth to the Recent Rumor That Russia Has Just Bought a Million Bitcoin (BTC) Coins? If controversial crypto commentator Vladislav Ginko is to be believed, the Russian government has recently purchased a massive total of 1 Million BTC tokens from unknown sources. Ginko, who claims to be a tenured professor at the […] дальше »
2019-2-24 19:24 | |
Local Crypto Community is Receptive to Pro-Crypto Policies Set By Iran
Iran is resolutely stepping forward to become the first crypto nation in the Middle East. The need to float its economy after the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States and the intense political and financial pressures exerted against the government has led Hasan Rohani’s team to see in the cryptocurrency salvation for the economy. дальше »
2019-2-7 13:05 | |
Iran releases gold-backed cryptocurrency
Another country that faces a financial crisis due to the US sanctions issues its own national cryptocurrency. A group of Iranian banks presented a PayMon pegged to gold. Islamic revolution in digital Four Iranian banks (Bank Mellat, Bank Melli Iran, Bank Pasargad, and Parsian Bank) presented PayMon cryptocurrency, each coin of which is backed to gold reserves. дальше »
2019-2-8 17:22 | |
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 | |
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 | |
The Bullish News Keep Coming, but They Are Doing More Harm Than Good
Recently, a report emerged that indicated that Russia intended to invest billions in Bitcoin. The report by an Australian publication cited U. S sanctions as the reason Russia was turning to cryptos. дальше »
2019-1-21 19:16 | |
European Banking Regulators Call for Unity in Crypto Regulations
Last week, two of the largest banking regulators within the European Union released reports calling for uniformity in the regulations of crypto assets and Initial Coin offerings (ICOs) across the continent. дальше »
2019-1-16 01:54 | |
Russia Declines to Use Venezuela’s Petro Crypto Coin, Proposes to Help the Country Without it
Although Russia acknowledges the efforts that Venezuela has made to create Petro, an oil-backed coin, to deal with the U. S. sanctions and inflation, it has said that it’s not ready to use it in bilateral trade but would continue supporting Venezuela. дальше »
2019-1-15 00:05 | |