Iran News

Major P2P crypto exchange LocalBitcoins.com has banned users based out of Iran.

Iranian Bitcoin hackers used the WEX exchange to launder Bitcoin acquired through ransomware, according to a PwC report.

The Iranian national digital currency is still underway. Time for an overview on a controversial issue in a controversial country.

Four banks in the Islamic Republic of Iran launched a gold-backed cryptocurrency called PayMon.

Iran could soon release its state-backed coin, and Gemini announces it will complete further security compliance reviews.

Iran is reportedly in negotiations with eight countries to use cryptocurrencies for international transactions.

New draft regulations from Iran’s central bank suggest a ban on cryptocurrency payments could appear.

Tehran may reveal the identity of a new state-sponsored cryptocurrency at a conference this week.

A Georgian state senator reports to jail over alleged crypto mining equipment theft, and Bakkt closes a $182.5 million funding round.

Iranian officials have declared any cooperation with Telegram to develop a cryptocurrency to be an act against national security.

A former CIA intelligence officer has claimed blockchain represents a greater “threat to America’s national security” than North Korea, Iran or Russia.

U.S. lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would impose further sanctions on Iranian financial institutions and its national cryptocurrency.

Iranians who are turning to Bitcoin mining due to economic difficulties caused by U.S. sanctions still manage to profit due to low electricity prices.

An official at the Iranian government’s vice presidency for science and technology has said blockchain can help improve the country’s national economy.