Iran
Iran Amends Law to Allow Imports to Be Funded With Cryptocurrency
Strapped for international currencies, Iran is turning to cryptocurrency to allow imports to continue flowing.
Iran Is Ripe for Bitcoin Adoption, Even as Government Clamps Down on Mining
Iran is regulating bitcoin mining with an iron fist. But as U.S. sanctions and the pandemic put pressure on the economy, Iranians are seriously considering bitcoin as an alternative to the falling rial.
Three Iranian Power Plants Plan to Sell Electricity to Crypto Miners
Three Iranian power plants with enough output to supply half of New York City will begin selling some surplus power to crypto miners.
Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 14, 2020
As some bitcoin options traders bet on new all-time highs and another DeFi protocol is attacked, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
Iran May Fund Car Imports With Cryptocurrency Mining
An Iranian free trade zone is proposing locally mined cryptocurrency might be a way to fund car imports.
Iran Gives Crypto Miners One Month to Register With the State
The government wants to "eliminate the confusion of cryptocurrency activists" with its call for mass mining registration.
The Truth About Bitcoin and Hezbollah in Lebanon
Will Hezbollah in Lebanon use bitcoin? The data suggests terror activity is uncommon despite surging crypto popularity across the Middle East.
Iranian Lawmaker Says Bitcoin Should Be Central Bank's Turf
An Iranian lawmaker wants his country’s central bank to take bitcoin seriously.
Iranian President Calls for National Crypto Mining Strategy
Iran's President has ordered officials to develop a new approach to cryptocurrency mining.
Iran Moves to Restrict Crypto Exchanges Under 'Currency Smuggling' Laws
Legislation proposed this week would make it increasingly difficult, and risky, for cryptocurrency exchanges to sell bitcoin in Iran.
