Members of the Iranian parliament, the Majlis, have voiced concerns over Tehran’s restrictive policies towards innovations such as cryptocurrencies. Following the release of a study
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Bank of Russia to ‘Slow Down’ Payments to Crypto Exchanges, Curb Russians’ Impulsive Investments
Central Bank of Russia is now working with commercial banks in order to delay payments made to digital asset exchanges. The move aims to limit
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Russia’s Roskomnadzor Watchdog Blocks 6 VPN Providers
Russian communications watchdog, Roskomnadzor, has restricted another six VPN providers. The agency says the platforms have facilitated access to information that is banned in the
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Bithumb to Ban Foreign Traders Failing Mobile Phone Identification
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb said it will deny access to foreigners unable to verify their identities via mobile phone. The decision comes as the
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Iranian Ministry of Industries Denies Power Shortages Are Caused by Illegal Crypto Miners
Iran’s Ministry of Industries, Mining and Trade has rejected claims blaming illegal cryptocurrency miners for the continuing electricity shortages in the country. The department believes
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Abkhazia Shuts Down 2 Crypto Farms, Seizes Mining Hardware
Authorities in Abkhazia have closed down two crypto mining farms that have been illegally connected to the power grid. The facilities were minting digital coins
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