Iran Financial News

19.01 / 18:25

Blockchain Digital Platform Linux Central Bank of Iran sees cryptocurrency ‘as a solution’ for these problems…

The U.S imposed an almost total economic embargo on Iran a while back, including a ban on all Iranian imports and sanctions on Iranian financial institutions. Oil exports plummeted > 70% over the past decade, leaving the country in a deep recession with soaring unemployment and periods of civil unrest.

19.01 / 13:02

Blockchain CBDC Mining Iran to reportedly pilot central bank digital currency soon

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) is reportedly planning to launch a central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot soon.

12.01 / 21:37

UPS Why 7% Inflation Today Is Far Different Than in 1982

Consumer price inflation in December, at 7%, was last this high in the summer of 1982. That’s about all the two periods have in common.

11.01 / 20:37

Government Adoption Bitcoin International Iran to allow crypto payments for international trade: Report

The Central Bank of Iran, or CBI, and the ministry of trade have reached an agreement to link the CBI’s payment platform to a trade system allowing businesses to settle payments using cryptocurrencies, the Mehr News Agency reported Monday.

11.01 / 15:33

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.

11.01 / 15:33

cryptocurrency Adoption Trading International Iran Reportedly Set to Allow Digital Currencies Usage for International Payments

Iran is reportedly set to finalize a scheme that would allow merchants to use digital currencies in international trades.

10.01 / 08:41

Mining regulation Ban Energy Kosovo police seize 300 crypto mining machines amid electricity shortages

The police in Kosovo have ramped up their efforts to crack down on crypto miners in the country, confiscating more than 300 mining machines on Jan. 8 alone.

03.01 / 13:03

Ethereum Forecast Adoption Bitcoin Vitalik Buterin Over the Past Decade: How Right or Wrong Was He?

Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin has summarized his crypto-related predictions over the last decade, revisiting his past stances towards various subjects and making a verdict on whether he now thinks he was right or wrong.

02.01 / 10:59

Blockchain Ethereum Tether Bitcoin Ethereum white paper predicted DeFi but missed NFTs: Vitalik Buterin

Rounding up the last decade, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin revisited his predictions made over the years, showcasing a knack for being right about abstract ideas than on-production software development issues.

29.12 / 07:31

cryptocurrency Bitcoin Winter’s Here for Bitcoin Miners in Kazakhstan and Iran as Cold Weather Brings Slowdowns

Cold weather in some of Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining’s hotspots is bringing bad tidings for the industry – with power interruptions experienced in Kazakhstan and the government intervening in Iran.

27.12 / 13:13

Mining regulation Bitcoin Iran halts authorized crypto mining to save energy for winter

Amid Iran’s energy consumption increasing during the winter, local energy authorities have decided to halt operations of authorized cryptocurrency mining centers.

21.11 / 13:55

Sport Ole Gunnar Solskjaer leaves Manchester United after humiliation at Watford

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has parted ways with Manchester United. The announcement came on Sunday morning.

21.11 / 12:15

Bitcoin China downgrades relations with Lithuania over Taiwan 'embassy' spat

China reduced the level of its diplomatic relations with Lithuania to below ambassador level Sunday in retaliation for the Baltic nation allowing Taiwan, the island democracy claimed by Beijing as part of its territory, to open a representative office.

21.11 / 12:15

Bitcoin 'We are fighting stupidity': In Ukraine, anti-vax sentiment fuels COVID crisis

As coronavirus infections hit Ukraine, a single shift for Dr. Oleksandr Molchanov now stretches to 42 hours — 24 of them in Kakhovka's hospital, followed by another 18 hours spent visiting tents set up to care for 120 COVID-19 patients.

20.11 / 16:35

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.

07.11 / 12:23

Nature Photography Iraqi Prime Minister survives armed drone attack on his home

Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi survived an assassination attempt with armed drones that targeted his home, with officials saying he was unharmed.

04.11 / 14:29

Blockchain Adoption Bitcoin Iran Blockchain Association head calls for special council on crypto laws

According to Iran’s main blockchain organization, authorities have been remiss in their enforcement of cryptocurrency laws. The association is concerned about the government’s inactivity, offering its help to regulators that it feels are inadequately prepared to handle such a challenging task.

30.10 / 11:55

Health G20 Children G20: US and Europeans to discuss Iran nuclear programme in Rome

US President Joe Biden will meet with the leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom to discuss Iran's nuclear programme on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Rome.

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