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11.07 / 17:05

cryptocurrency crypto news Binance Exchange Binance Served Crypto Traders In Iran For Years Despite Sanctions: Report

Binance served crypto traders in Iran for years despite US sanctions: Report

02.07 / 21:03

LGBT events Weekend Rainbow weekend: Pride events big and small across Europe

Pride events around Europe on Saturday - big and small - brought a rainbow celebration of LGBTQ rights into focus.

02.07 / 21:03

LGBT Pope Francis Ukraine war: Five important developments to know for Saturday

1. Russian forces pound last Ukrainian stronghold in key city

02.07 / 12:39

Climate change Culture Iran: At least five people killed in magnitude 6 earthquake

At least five people were killed and dozens more injured in a shallow magnitude 6 earthquake that shook southern Iran early Saturday, according to an initial report by the state news agency Irna.

28.06 / 16:15

abortion rights Abortion History Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name?

Say goodbye to Turkey and hello to Türkiye.

28.06 / 01:17

Blockchain UPS Aware Bitcoin Here’s the latest chapter in Iran’s clampdown on crypto-miners

The crypto-community of Iran has shared its opposition to the reinstated seasonal limit on cryptocurrency mining. Despite being aware of the potential of cryptocurrencies as a way to avoid international sanctions, the government is once again limiting crypto-mining operations to reduce the burden on the nation’s power supply.

26.06 / 15:47

LGBT World Attack Norway mourns as memorial service for victims of Oslo shooting held

Norway's prime minister and members of the royal family joined mourners at a memorial service in Oslo Cathedral Sunday for the victims of a shooting in the capital's nightlife district.

25.06 / 17:49

Health European Union Protest festival EU-Iran nuclear talks set to resume in the 'coming days'

The European Union (EU) and Iran announced Saturday that stalled nuclear talks would resume "in the coming days", following a surprise visit to Tehran by the bloc's foreign police chief.

25.06 / 11:13

European Union News Oslo Pride cancelled after shootings kill two and injure dozens more

An LGBTQI+ march in Oslo scheduled for Saturday has been cancelled after late-night shootings hit the Norwegian capital.

20.06 / 21:21

business Bitcoin Power Iranian government to cut power supply for the country's legal crypto mining rigs

According to local news outlet Arz Digital, the day prior, Rajabi Mashhadi, a spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Energy, said that the entity would be cutting power supply to all of the country's licensed crypto mining firms by the beginning of July.

20.06 / 18:55

ETF economics Bitcoin NOT First Short Bitcoin ETF in US, FATF Not Happy With VASPs, Inactivity Fee on Bitstamp + More News

Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.

20.06 / 15:55

COST Ethereum Citizens Bitcoin Crypto-miners in Iran face blackout fears after latest diktat

Iranian authorities have announced that crypto-miners operating in the country will be cut off from electricity by 22 June. According to a report in the Tehran Times, the government has decided to ensure that citizens have enough electricity. Mostafa Rajabi Mashhadi, a spokesman for the Iranian Energy Ministry, indicated that the Asian country expects a greater rate of energy use starting next week.

23.05 / 16:23

NFT Non-fungible tokens fees Decentralization OpenSea’s New Marketplace Protocol Could Become ‘Uniswap Moment’ of NFTs

The popular non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace OpenSea has unveiled a new protocol that allows anyone to set up new and decentralized NFT marketplaces. And judging from some members of the community, the protocol could become the “Uniswap moment” of NFTs.

17.05 / 00:47

Law regulation Department Of Justice US federal judge approves of Justice Dept criminal complaint on using crypto to evade sanctions

The United States Department of Justice may move forward on a criminal prosecution case against a U.S. citizen who allegedly violated sanctions through cryptocurrency.

27.04 / 18:17

Ethereum Bitcoin Bitcoin ban: These are the countries where crypto is restricted or illegal

Bitcoin has been controversial since its beginning in 2009, as have the subsequent cryptocurrencies that followed in its wake.

26.04 / 10:37

cryptocurrency Digital cryptocurrency news Bitcoin A Crypto King In The Making Comes As A Boon To The Common Afghans

In Afghanistan people are taking refuge in cryptocurrency to preserve their wealth

22.04 / 13:19

Target Binance Digital Bitcoin Sanctions threaten to cripple Russia's multibillion-dollar crypto industry

Sanctions imposed on Russia over the country's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine could hamper the growth of its multibillion-dollar crypto sector, according to experts.

21.04 / 09:39

cryptocurrency Target cryptocurrency news Bitcoin US Imposes Sanctions On Crypto Mining Firm Over Russian Operations

US has imposed sanctions on a crypto mining firm BitRiver over its Russian operations

18.04 / 14:04

Government regulation Energy Iran to stiffen penalties for illegal use of subsidized energy in crypto mining

The Iranian government will increase penalties for the use of subsidized energy in crypto mining. The move marks another step in the tightening of mining regulation in the country that had faced energy shortages in recent years.

17.04 / 08:59

NFT Bought for $2.9 million, NFT of Jack Dorsey tweet finds few takers

Crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi made headlines in March 2021 when he paid $2.9 million for an NFT of Twitter boss Jack Dorsey's first tweet. But his efforts to re-sell it have run aground, with a top bid of just $6,800 as of Thursday. The initial purchase was at the time among the most expensive sales of a non-fungible token, or NFT, and came amid a flurry of interest in the niche crypto assets which have since generated billions of dollars in sales. Estavi put the tweet up for resale on the popular NFT marketplace OpenSea last week, initially asking for $48 million.

14.04 / 19:07

Provident Target Fighting Align White House will crack down on Russian attempts to evade sanctions, Biden security advisor says

WASHINGTON — National security adviser Jake Sullivan said Thursday that the Biden administration is focused on ensuring Russia isn't able to evade punishing global sanctions for its war in Ukraine.

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