Amid the economic rumblings across the world and the energy crisis in Europe, Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has said his country is ready to step
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Iran Begins Central Bank Digital Currency ‘Crypto Rial’ Pilot Today
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reportedly begun a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), also known as “crypto rial.” Iran’s chamber
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Iran to begin ‘crypto rial’ CBDC trial despite possible lack of infrastructure: Report
The crypto rial has been in preparation for years; its introduction comes on the heels of the country’s introduction of cryptocurrency for foreign trade.
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Crypto for foreign trade: What do we know about Iran’s new strategy
Iran has decided to legalize the use of crypto in cross-border payments, which could impact how some countries view crypto.
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OFAC Sanctions 7 New Bitcoin Addresses Allegedly Associated With Iran-Related Ransomware Activities
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) has published a specially designated nationals list update (OFAC’s SDN List) that lists a number of individuals
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US Treasury sanctions Iran-based ransomware group and associated Bitcoin addresses
The Office of Foreign Asset Control sanctioned 7 Bitcoin addresses allegedly connected to Iranian nationals Ahmad Khatibi Aghada and Amir Hossein Nikaeed Ravar.
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