Iran


Markets

Making Peace with a Crypto Axis of Evil

The latest awkward use case for cryptocurrency is funding rogue states led by egotistical dictators. The world may just have to live with this.

maduro, venezuela

Markets

The Next Petro? Iranian Minister Reveals Cryptocurrency Plans

Iran's central bank is developing a cryptocurrency, though it has no plans to embrace bitcoin.

Rial

Markets

Iran's Cyberspace Authority Says It Welcomes Bitcoin, If Regulated

The secretary of Iran's High Council of Cyberspace has said the agency "welcomes" bitcoin, with the caveat that there must be regulation.

Iranian flag

Markets

Iranian Central Banker: 'Risky' Bitcoin Requires Review

A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.

Screen Shot 2017-11-13 at 11.51.48 PM

Markets

Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin

Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.

Tehran, Iran

Markets

Stripe: Bitcoin Has Future in Global Payments if Issues Solved

The payments processor examined bitcoin and weighed its potential impact on the world's payment network.

stripebtcpayments

Markets

Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection

In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.

Law

Markets

Iranian Government Could Move Quickly to Regulate Bitcoin, Reports Suggest

Fars News Agency has suggested that the Iranian government is looking to act quickly to regulate bitcoin.

shutterstock_117337504

Finance

Bitcoin helps Iranian shoe store overcome international trade sanctions

An Iranian e-commerce site selling handmade shoes accepts only bitcoin, attempting to avoid stringent trade restrictions.

persian shoes

Markets

CoinAva allows Iranians to buy and sell bitcoins

Citizens of Iran now have their own bitcoin market website, CoinAva, to buy and sell bitcoins.

Iranian flat