Authorities in Iran have again told licensed miners to suspend their activities in the face of electricity shortages during the cold winter months. Following a
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Iran Continues Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining, Seizes Hundreds of Mining Rigs
Authorities in Iran persist with their efforts to curb unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. The state-run power distribution company has recently identified over a dozen underground crypto
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Up to 12 Million Iranians Own Cryptocurrency, Traders Choose Local Exchanges
Cryptocurrencies are a popular investment among Iranians and estimates suggest that the number of those who already own one coin or another may be as
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Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Amend Central Bank Law
The central bank of Iran is gearing up to begin the pilot phase of its digital currency project in the near future, its new head
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Central Bank of Iran Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Securities Watchdog Says
With bitcoin mining being a regulated activity in Iran, the head of the country’s securities and exchange regulator believes the central bank has to turn
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Iran Raises Alarm Over Potential Influx of Miners From China
With the government in Beijing cracking down on their operations, Chinese miners have been on the lookout for other jurisdictions. Providing low-cost energy, Iran has
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