Bitcoin in Brief Tuesday: Crypto Revolution Starts Reshaping Global Politics

Before all the Lambo memes, shady no-product ICOs, and get-rich-quick schemes invaded the scene, Bitcoin was meant to disrupt the current economic system. Today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief showcases how that promise is starting to materialize in different fields, including the future of elections and geopolitics. Also Read: Bitcoin in Brief Monday: New EU … Read more

Bitcoin in Brief Thursday: OECD Explores Cryptocurrencies, Central Asian Powerhouse Calls for UN Crypto Rules

In today’s edition of Bitcoin in Brief we’re focusing on developments in the realm of international politics and economics regarding cryptocurrencies. The Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development is looking into the possible uses of digital coins and the associated technologies. Kazakhstan is calling for the adoption of common crypto rules by the United Nations, … Read more

$2.5 Billion Sent Out of Iran to Purchase Cryptocurrencies

The chairman of the economic committee of Iran’s parliament has revealed that Iranians have sent more than $2.5 billion out of the country to purchase cryptocurrencies with. His statement follows the country’s central bank banning local banks from dealing with digital currencies including bitcoin. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto Space $2.5 Billion … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch – Currency Drops to $8,900

Bitcoin has fallen by roughly $400 and is now trading for $8,900. Yesterday, we discussed potential resistance between the $9,000 to 9,300 range, and now that speculation is crossing into reality, though it’s unclear if the currency is slated to stay here for much longer. Prior to the drop came a bitcoin trading ban in … Read more

Iran Forges Ahead with Its Experimental National Cryptocurrency

Various central banks have shown a keen interest in creating their own digital currencies. Doing so is very different from drafting a whitepaper about it. It now seems most countries have put those plans on ice indefinitely, though Iran is an exception. That nation has decided to experiment with a new cryptocurrency, even though the trading of actual … Read more

Iran’s Decision to Ban Banks from Dealing with Cryptocurrency Is Unwise

Iran, which was heavily affected by the sanctions imposed by the US on the country and its businesses in January, has banned the only alternative payment method that local businesses and individuals could use to bring money in and out of the nation. Why Did Iran Ban Cryptocurrency? On April 23, the central bank of Iran effectively … Read more

Iran Continues to Develop State Cryptocurrency Despite Central Bank Ban

Iran has been developing its own cryptocurrency, a project which has yielded an experimental local crypto, despite the country’s central bank banning banks from dealing with cryptocurrencies. Iran’s Information and Communications Technology Minister has shed light on the project, commented on its alleged use to evade sanctions, and clarified the central bank’s action. Also read: Yahoo! … Read more