Iran
FinCEN Blasts Iran's 'Malign' Use of Crypto to Bypass Economic Sanctions
U.S. regulator FinCEN is urging domestic exchanges to prevent Iran from using cryptocurrency to bypass economic sanctions.
Iran's Recognition of Crypto Mining Prompts Local Bitcoin Price Spike
The Iranian government has recognized bitcoin mining as a lawful activity, briefly sending bitcoin prices to record levels at the country's exchanges.
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.
Crypto Exchanges Are Suddenly Being Censored In Iran
Iranians using cryptocurrency to hedge against inflation have recently hit a roadblock, an apparent outage of domestic onramps to the market.
Iran Said to Bar Banks from Bitcoin Market
The Central Bank of Iran is the latest national bank to sound the alarm on the cryptocurrencies, fearing of its misuse in money laundering and fraud.
Iran's Government is Debating a Ban on Telegram Over Its ICO
Iran's president has spoken out against aired plans to ban Telegram's messaging app over fears its new token may undermine the national currency.
Making Peace with a Crypto Axis of Evil
The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.
The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans
Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.
Iran's Cyberspace Authority Says It Welcomes Bitcoin, If Regulated
The secretary of Iran's High Council of Cyberspace has said the agency "welcomes" bitcoin, with the caveat that there must be regulation.
Iranian Central Banker: 'Risky' Bitcoin Requires Review
A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.
