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What Iran’s Internet Censorship Bill Means for Crypto
Lawmakers at Iran’s parliament are moving forward in their plans to pass a controversial internet restriction bill that would block Iranians from accessing major social media and messaging websites. “The Hash” group discusses why governments rushing to control the internet could actually be a windfall for the crypto industry.
DeFi Isn't Better Than TradFi if People Can't Use It
Geo-fencing and other user restrictions are like “no access” signs around platforms and protocols that were built for financial inclusion.
Iran's Ministry of Industry Issues 30 Licenses to Crypto Mining Farms
Tehran's province, which houses the country's capital and center of political power, has received only one license.
Hong Kong’s Apple Daily to Live on in Blockchain, Free of Censors
Some cyber activists are uploading articles from HK's pro-democracy Apple Daily newspaper to decentralized file storage platform ARWeave, where they can live on uncensored. Meanwhile, the U.S. government has seized dozens of American website domains connected to Iran. "The Hash" hosts discuss the importance of blockchain use cases, especially what it means for free press and the future of journalism, plus the fast-growing rise in global crypto-related bans.
South Korea’s Upbit Sued for Patent Violation, Alipay Launches NFT Platform
South Korea’s biggest crypto exchange faces a legal challenge over a patent violation. Next, Iranian authorities seize 7,000 crypto mining machines west of Tehran. Finally, payment service behemoth Alipay launches an NFT sales platform. More on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Iranian President Wants to Regulate Crypto 'as Soon as Possible'
Hassan Rouhani talked about regulating cryptocurrencies during a meeting on consumer prices.
Iran Bans All Crypto Mining for the Summer: Report
Even authorized miners will have to halt operations until late September.
Iranian Intelligence Agency to Trace Illegal Crypto Mining Activities
What happens when sanctioned nations like Iran command control in the cryptocurrency space? “The Hash” panel digs into Iran’s illegal crypto mining crackdown and its wider implications for the global crypto markets.
Iran Enlists Its Intelligence Agency to Crack Down on Illegal Crypto Mining
The Iranian government is attempting to trace illegal crypto-mining operations to reduce the strain on the country’s electricity supply.
Buyer of Jack Dorsey’s First Tweet Reportedly Arrested in Iran
Although Iranian officials confirmed arresting members of Estavi’s company, it is unclear if the Malaysia-based businessman was one of those detained.
