Iran
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.
Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin
Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.
Stripe: Bitcoin Has Future in Global Payments if Issues Solved
The payments processor examined bitcoin and weighed its potential impact on the world's payment network.
Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection
In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.
Iranian Government Could Move Quickly to Regulate Bitcoin, Reports Suggest
Fars News Agency has suggested that the Iranian government is looking to act quickly to regulate bitcoin.
Bitcoin helps Iranian shoe store overcome international trade sanctions
An Iranian e-commerce site selling handmade shoes accepts only bitcoin, attempting to avoid stringent trade restrictions.
CoinAva allows Iranians to buy and sell bitcoins
Citizens of Iran now have their own bitcoin market website, CoinAva, to buy and sell bitcoins.
5 countries that should be adopting Bitcoin right now
Let's look at five countries where citizens might have more than the usual reasons to adopt Bitcoin.
