Global Tensions Pushing Up Crypto Market Values, But Larger Forces Are Also At Play
On January 3rd the United States military killed Iranian general Qasem Soleimani with a targeted drone strike, an act that…
Middle Eastern Banking Crises Are Highlighting The Case For Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency is once again becoming a popular topic in the Middle East as two countries are experiencing economic turmoil related…
Iran Sending Mixed Signals on Cryptocurrency Legalization
Global leaders are beginning to accept the fact that cryptocurrency represents a significant threat to the economic status quo. Responses…
Iran Officially Legalizes Crypto Mining
The Iranian government recently approved digital coin mining. The announcement which was made on July 2019 by the country’s Economic…
Curated blockchain and cryptocurrency news – Week 4’19
Cboe exchange withdraws VanEck-SolidX ETF proposal prematurely, IMF consulting Malta on how to continue and what to fix, South Korean…
States Continue to Explore issuing National Cryptocurrencies With Mixed Results
As cryptocurrency adoption and blockchain development grows, states across the globe continue to explore the idea of issuing ‘national cryptocurrencies.’…
Iran Edges Closer to Launching a National Cryptocurrency
The Iranian authorities continue to press ahead with their plans to develop a national cryptocurrency with the state-led project said…
Forbes Reports on Iran to Release National Cryptocurrency Before the End of 2018
Yaya Fanusie, a Forbes contributor recently published an article detailing Iran’s intention to evade U.S. sanctions. The main goal is…
Rogue Nations Increasingly Using Cryptocurrencies to Avoid Sanctions
Earlier this week, Hotelsiniran.com, a major Iranian hotel booking website, confirmed that it now accepts payments via cryptocurrencies. This move…
Iran and Russia Discuss Transacting in Crypto to Avoid International Sanctions
After the incident of the recent international sanction placed on Iran and Russia, the financial systems of these governments have…
