Iran

Russia-Ukraine Updates: SWIFT Ban, Starlink Activation and More

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De joins “First Mover” to discuss the Russia-Ukraine crisis. De explains how the Central Bank of Russia may...

By CoinDesk Staff

Feb 28, 2022 at 3:37 p.m. UTC

Feb 28, 2022

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Finance

Chainalysis

Ransomware Payments Are Getting Bigger as Hackers Shift Focus to Larger Targets: Chainalysis

New research from blockchain surveillance firm Chainalysis shows that ransomware gangs are getting more sophisticated.

By Cheyenne Ligon

Feb 10, 2022 at 3:05 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2022

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Policy

Iran

Iran Banning Crypto Mining Until March 6 to Save Power: Report

It’s the second time this year Iran has taken such measures to reduce the strain on the country’s power grid.

By Nelson Wang

Dec 28, 2021 at 6:05 p.m. UTC

Dec 28, 2021

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Iran

Another Ethereum Education Initiative Hampered by Iran Sanctions Fears

Gitcoin’s suspension of a grant for a coding course in Farsi follows a similar move by ConsenSys.

By Anna Baydakova

Dec 20, 2021 at 6:38 p.m. UTC

Dec 20, 2021

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Consensys

ConsenSys Suddenly Bars Iranian Students From Ethereum Coding Class

“You are located in a country that we are prohibited from providing goods or services to under U.S. law,” the firm’s ConsenSys Academy told the 50 students.

By Anna Baydakova

Nov 24, 2021 at 4:04 p.m. UTC

Nov 24, 2021

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Video

Defi

DeFi Benefits From China Ban, Gamevil Increases Coinone Stake

China crypto ban to benefit DeFi space. Gamevil becomes the second-largest shareholder of Korea’s Coinone. Illicit mining operation discovered at Tehran Stock Exchange. We’ll...

By CoinDesk Staff

Sep 30, 2021 at 3:54 p.m. UTC

Sep 30, 2021

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Iran

Crypto Adoption in Middle East Will Come From Unstable Nations

The next wave of crypto adoption in the region is likely to come from citizens in unstable autocracies or those facing crushing inflation in countries like Iran and Lebanon.

By Nimrod Lehavi

Aug 10, 2021 at 7:11 p.m. UTC

Aug 10, 2021

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Cdtv

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...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jul 29, 2021 at 7:37 p.m. UTC

Jul 29, 2021

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