Iran
Bitcoin as a Safe Haven? US-Iran Tensions Rekindle Debate
Bitcoin’s recent price jump after the U.S. killing of a top Iranian official has rekindled a long-running debate among investors: whether it will work as a safe-haven asset like gold in times of heightened geopolitical and economic turmoil.
Bitcoin Jumps 5%, Gaining With Gold, After US Kills Top Iranian Official
Bitcoin jumped the most in two weeks after a U.S. drone strike killed a top Iranian military commander, fueling speculation that heightened geopolitical turmoil might spur demand for the cryptocurrency in 2020.
Iran President: We Need a Muslim Cryptocurrency to Fight the US Dollar
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the Muslim world needs its own cryptocurrency to fight American economic domination in international trade and cut reliance on the dollar.
Global Protests Reveal Bitcoin's Limitations
Protesters across the globe are testing out bitcoin and other decentralized technologies – then promptly discovering their limitations.
Bittrex Will Release Frozen Crypto to Former Users in Sanctioned Regimes
Crypto exchange Bittrex is looking to return crypto holdings to customers in sanctioned nations, but there are conditions.
Flaws in LocalBitcoins Data Call Into Question Regional Adoption Claims
LocalBitcoins data is a starting point for research, but it isn't conclusive evidence of grassroots adoption.
Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining
As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail.
Iranian Government Proposes Annual License for Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
Government documents reveal a draft proposal for new cryptocurrency mining regulations in Iran.
New Data Gives Unprecedented Insight Into How Iranians Use Bitcoin
Iranian bitcoin users are earning a significant portion of their income in crypto, and hodling for the long haul.
GitHub and Slack Bans Are Hurting Iranian Bitcoin Businesses
Iranian bitcoiners are showing the world what censorship resistance really looks like.
