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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 | |
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Stock Market Eyes Best June in 80 Years But Iran Could Spoil Dow’s Party
By CCN Markets: The Dow Jones has fared surprisingly well this year despite simmering US-China trade tensions, gaining nearly 15% heading into the final week of June. The stock market’s latest rally puts it on track to record its best June since 1938. дальше »
2019-6-23 01:45 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Court Orders ‘Bitcoin Inventor’ Craig Wright to Put Up or Shut Up
By CCN Markets: A Florida judge ordered Craig Wright — the self-proclaimed inventor of bitcoin — to put up or shut up if he wants to prove that he’s Satoshi Nakamoto. In a June 14 motion to compel, federal magistrate judge Bruce Reinhart ordered Wright to produce a list of all the bitcoin he mined prior to December 31, 2013. дальше »
2019-6-16 20:41 | |
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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 | |
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Bringing Banking to the Unbanked and Small Companies
Being an entrepreneur in a country rife with inflation and corruption and crippled by economic sanctions can be a stressful business. If the national bank decides to go under and shut down its payment processes, it is likely that your business is going with it. дальше »
2019-6-7 15:17 | |
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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 | |
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Iran’s Skyscraper Combines Bitcoin Mining with Vertical Water Park
While the sanctions imposed on Iran by the United States has undoubtedly taken a severe toll on the nation’s economy, the embargo has also stimulated the creativity in Tehran civil engineers. According to June 3, 2019, reports from ArchDaily, they have now built an innovative skyscraper that doubles as a cryptocurrency mining facility and aRead MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-6-5 17:00 | |
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Man Sentenced for Illegal Money Transmission Services on LocalBitcoins
U. S. citizen Morgan Rockcoons has been sentenced to fines and prison time for running unlicensed money exchange services on LocalBitcoins. Advertising himself on the peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network, Rockcoons made more than 1,000 transactions with hundreds of different users. дальше »
2019-6-1 18:55 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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As Trump Threatens the ‘End of Iran’ Its People Flock to Bitcoin
Thanks to Trump, Iran is between a rock and a hard place. As US sanctions squeeze the country tighter, inflation rises, and war drums echo in the distance, its people are flocking to Bitcoin. Storm Clouds Are Gathering Over Iran Powered by an erratic, unpredictable man egged on by extremist advisors, this US administration is playing a dangerous game. дальше »
2019-5-20 16:00 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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“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 | |
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Despite US Sanctions, Switzerland And Iran Continue Trading Thanks To Cryptocurrencies
It appears that Iran has been considering cryptocurrencies as a means of bypassing US sanctions. With digital assets becoming… The post Despite US Sanctions, Switzerland And Iran Continue Trading Thanks To Cryptocurrencies appeared first on Invest In Blockchain. дальше »
2019-4-29 11:06 | |
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Iran’s First Ever Bitcoin ATM Unveiled in Tehran
On April 24, 2019, the first bitcoin ATM in the Islamic Republic of Iran was revealed at the 12th International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank and Insurance in Tehran. дальше »
2019-4-27 21:31 | |
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Nicolas Maduro urges wider purchase of Petro [PTR] as crypto-adoption surges in Venezuela
Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela, introduced Petro [PTR] in 2018 to “revive” the nation’s crumbling economy. The launch of the state-backed cryptocurrency was speculated by many to be an attempt at dodging economic sanctions imposed by the US, since banking institutions had been widely affected by them. дальше »
2019-4-26 12:45 | |
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Venezuela President Urges Investors To Buy Petro As Citizens Prefer Bitcoin
The president of Venezuela has issued an open call for foreign investors to buy up the country’s notorious state-issued cryptocurrency, despite international sanctions. Maduro ‘Welcomes’ Petro Buyers On April 25, Nicolas Maduro stated that overseas cash was needed to shore up Venezuela’s failing economy. дальше »
2019-4-25 19:00 | |
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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 | |
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Venezuelan Exchanges Start to Trade State Sponsored Petro (PTR) Cryptocurrency
There were many stories in 2018 that had condemned Petro to be a currency by Maduro that might be illegitimate. However, during times of extreme financial difficulties that Venezuela is facing right now, it looks like it started to find acceptance. дальше »
2019-4-23 17:53 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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North Korea might target Southeast Asia’s crypto-sectors, suggests RUSI report
The Korean peninsula is rife with social and political differences ever since the Korean mainland was split between North and South Korea after the Korean War. According to a report released by The Royal United Services Institute [RUSI], North Korea could target Southeast Asia’s vulnerable crypto-sector. дальше »
2019-4-15 20:00 | |
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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 | |
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Inside North Korea’s evil masterplan to siphon Southeast Asia’s cryptocurrency
North Korea might be posturing to attack Southeast Area’s growing cryptocurrency sector, and experts say it demands international response to reduce the threat. British defense think-tank Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) has warned countries like Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam could soon become targets of state-sponsored hackers intent on skirting international economic sanctions, CNBC reports. дальше »
2019-4-15 12:56 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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The Global Bitcoin Lightning Torch Payment Experiment Is Burning Out Soon #LNTrustChain
The lightning torch of Bitcoin will burn out soon, ending a worldwide payment experiment with hundreds of tech giants in participation like Jack Dorsey the CEO of Twitter, and users from different parts of the world in countries that are restricted by economic sanctions. дальше »
2019-4-6 17:14 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Iran’s Tourism Sector Recognizes Cryptos as Legal Tender
In a bid to survive the harsh sanctions imposed on it by the government of the United States, blockchain-based digital assets such as bitcoin (BTC) have now become legal tender in the Iranian tourism sector, and the nation’s authorities are also working hard to launch a state-backed cryptocurrency, reports AL-Monitor on March 21, 2019. дальше »
2019-3-24 22:00 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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