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Iran Plans National Cryptocurrency as New US Sanctions Loom

Iran may soon issue its own cryptocurrency in a move aimed to bypass economic sanctions enacted by U.S. President Donald Trump.

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The Crypto Community Must Use the Blockchain to Self-Police

The everyday crypto user in the future is likely to spend time identifying illicit wallets and transactions to avoid, thanks to the U.S. Treasury.

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Crypto Investors Should Stay Away from Venezuela’s Petro

Crypto enthusiasts around the world should send a strong signal to President Maduro that blockchain technology will not be used to support corruption.

Caracas. February 1, 2017. President of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro (center) with First Lady Cilia Flores (left) and Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López (right), in a militar parade.

Markets

OFAC's Bitcoin Blacklist Could Change Crypto

With just one paragraph, an agency of the U.S. government may have just radically altered the dynamics of the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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US Could Put Crypto Wallets on OFAC Sanctions List

The Treasury Department may start publishing wallet addresses along with the names of people and organizations with whom it forbids doing business.

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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.

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Markets

Bank of America Now Considers Crypto a Business Risk

The bank warns its investors that cryptocurrencies could hamper its ability to comply with anti-money-laundering regulations, among other dangers.

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Why Venezuela Should Worry About a National Crypto

While a lot is still unclear about Venezuela's state-backed "petro" token, what is apparent is that many feel it's potentially harmful for its people.

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What We've Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency

Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.

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Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency

If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.

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