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Unbanked Hong Kong Chief Carrie Lam: “I Have Piles of Cash at Home”
Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam says she is currently unbanked and keeps piles of cash stashed at her home courtesy of US sanctions. Alongside 14 Chinese and Hong Kong officials, Lam has been slapped with punitive measures that effectively cut her off from the banking system. дальше »
2020-12-5 19:45 | |
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Venezuela’s Bolivarian Army Embarks on Bitcoin Mining for Income and Sanction Evasion
Venezuela is further expanding its crypto foothold in what seems to be a tact towards salvaging the country’s economy while evading imposed sanctions, especially by the United States. Through one of its engineering brigades, the Venezuelan army recently revealed a Bitcoin mining center dubbed ‘Digital Assets Production Center of the Bolivarian Army of Venezuela. дальше »
2020-12-2 00:26 | |
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Iran Adopts Bitcoin for International Trade Amid Heavy Sanctions, Falling Rial, Soaring Inflation
The Iranian government has adopted bitcoin for international trade as the country’s economic crisis deepens, with rising Covid-19 cases, depreciating rial, and intensifying sanctions imposed by the U. дальше »
2020-11-7 04:30 | |
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Western Union Scrambles to Comply After U.S. Sanctions Cuba
The government of Cuba has announced that Western Union will have to close its 407 offices on the island and cease operations following a new round of sanctions imposed by the U. S. government. The sanctions, revealed to the public on Oct 27 by the U. дальше »
2020-10-31 20:54 | |
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Iranian Authorities Eye Bitcoin (BTC) for Payment of Imports
The Iranian government has made it compulsory for bitcoin (BTC) miners in the country to sell their coins to the state, so authorities can use the digital currency to pay for imports amidst crippling international sanctions, according to reports on October 30, 2020. дальше »
2020-10-31 20:00 | |
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Iran to Use Bitcoin for International Trade, Bypassing the Dollar Due to US Sanctions
With the latest amendment to the legislation, Iran has become the first country to use cryptocurrencies at a state level for import funding. The Iranian Cabinet amended legislation to redirect digital currencies into the funding mechanism of the Central Bank of Iran (CBI) for imports, as per the report by the official The Islamic Republic […] The post Iran to Use Bitcoin for International Trade, Bypassing the Dollar Due to US Sanctions first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-10-31 19:08 | |
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Iran started using Bitcoin as a legal medium of exchange
According to a recent report citing the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Iran has just become the first country to use Bitcoin (BTC) as a legal means of exchange. The country made this move due to the most recent wave of sanctions by the US’ Treasury Department. дальше »
2020-10-30 12:15 | |
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Virgil Griffith’s lawyer files motion to dismiss charges against him
Brian Klein, Virgil Griffith’s attorney, has filed a motion to dismiss charges against the Ethereum developer. A report unveiled this news on October 26, noting that the lawyer filed for dismissal after the US government charged Griffith with violating sanctions laws. дальше »
2020-10-26 15:40 | |
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Ethereum Dev Contests Charges Of Violating US-North Korea Sanctions
Virgil Griffith, a former Ethereum Foundation developer who was indicted and arrested in January 2020 for attending a cryptocurrency conference in North Korea has filed his defense in court. The case, which is being prosecuted in the U. дальше »
2020-10-26 13:46 | |
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Venezuela announced a trial of a new decentralized stock exchange
Venezuela is back with another crypto-revolving idea, and this time, the country is planning to launch a crypto-powered decentralized stock exchange. The exchange will allegedly have a global reach, in spite of the sanctions that have already severely damaged the small nation’s economy. дальше »
2020-10-2 12:08 | |
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Venezuela To Start Using Cryptocurrency in Global Trade in Efforts To Fend off U.S. Sanctions
Venezuela president Nicolas Maduro says the country is to start using cryptocurrency in both domestic and global trade, as part of efforts to neutralize crippling U. S. economic sanctions. Speaking in the country’s parliament on Sept. дальше »
2020-10-1 16:30 | |
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Crypto to bypass sanctions? Yes, says Venezuela's President Maduro
The government of Venezuela has floated a new use case for cryptocurrencies, President Nicolas Maduro said during a recent speech, one that highlighted the possibility of using digital assets in tradeThe post Crypto to bypass sanctions? Yes, says Venezuela's President Maduro appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2020-10-1 19:57 | |
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The economic downturn in Iran makes way for crypto adoption
Iran is ripe for Bitcoin adoption, as the leading cryptocurrency is becoming increasingly relevant due to the US sanctions and the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. So much so, in fact, that even the elderly citizens of the country are losing confidence in the nation’s fiat currency, the rial, and are looking for an alternative. дальше »
2020-9-25 13:05 | |
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Leading Iranian Power Stations to Supply Clean Energy to Crypto Miners
Iran has gradually become one of the leading crypto-mining hotspots in the world after China. The country turned to crypto amid growing concerns over its economy due to inflation and sanctions from the United States. дальше »
2020-9-23 19:23 | |
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US Treasury Sanctions 2 Russians Over $16.8M Virtual Currency Heist
The U. S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned two Russian nationals over the theft of millions of dollars in digital currency. The perpetrators allegedly carried out cyber attacks on three or more cryptocurrency platforms in 2017 and 2018. дальше »
2020-9-18 21:20 | |
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U.S sanctions Russian cybercriminals for stealing millions from crypto exchanges
U. S. Treasury Department sanctioned two Russian nationals, Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii Karasavidi for their alleged involvement in a phishing campaign that resulted in losses of around $16 million wortThe post U. дальше »
2020-9-17 00:44 | |
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New US Treasury sanctions on Russian hackers hit Monero address
The U.S. government is charging ahead in its pursuit of privacy tokens, according to its latest sanctions.
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P2P Bitcoin Exchange Paxful Shuts Down Venezuela Operations to Comply With US Sanctions
Peer-to-peer (P2P) crypto exchange Paxful is shutting down its operations in Venezuela, apparently, to comply with U. S. economic sanctions against the leftist government of disputed president Nicolas Maduro. дальше »
2020-9-17 13:00 | |
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P2P Trading Platform, Paxful, Exits Venezuela; Due to Regulatory Risks From US Sanctions
Paxful, the North American P2P Bitcoin trading service provider, is exiting the lucrative Venezuelan market according to an email shared with its clients on September 15. The firm notified its Venezuelan users that they have a month to withdraw their funds and will no longer be facilitating the creation of new accounts by prospects residing […] The post P2P Trading Platform, Paxful, Exits Venezuela; Due to Regulatory Risks From US Sanctions first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »
2020-9-15 17:15 | |
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US Sanctions Russians Allegedly Using Cryptocurrency to Influence Presidential Election
The U. S. has sanctioned several Russian nationals, a Ukrainian lawmaker, and their cryptocurrency addresses for interfering with the country’s electoral process. The Russians are allegedly employees of a troll factory that previously targeted presidential candidates. дальше »
2020-9-13 23:30 | |
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OFAC Blacklists Three Russians’ Crypto Addresses Linked to 2016 US Presidential Election
The Treasury Department of Foreign Assets Control, OFAC in short, announced sanctions for three Russian hackers involved in meddling in the 2016 Presidential elections. The statement further added cryptocurrency addresses attached to the Russian Troll group, Internet Research Agency, were also sanctioned. дальше »
2020-9-10 20:55 | |
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Jim Rogers Predicts End of Dollar Dominance as US-China Tensions Escalate
Renowned investor Jim Rogers believes that the U.S. dollar dominance is coming to an end as the tensions between the U.S. and China mount. The growing national debt, the protests, the political uncertainty surrounding the presidential election, and countries seeking a USD alternative in fear of sanctions will take a toll on the dollar, he […] The post Jim Rogers Predicts End of Dollar Dominance as US-China Tensions Escalate appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2020-9-9 21:15 | |
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Can Belarus Use Crypto to Bypass Sanctions? Experts Are Skeptical
Sanctions could be coming to Belarus. Can the crypto-friendly country beat it with Bitcoin or Ethereum?
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The Latest on the Global Economy’s Most Contentious Relationship
China and the U.S. trade high-profile sanctions, but the real impact is showing up in banks and on the Hong Kong stock market. дальше »
2020-8-10 22:00 | |
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U.S Senate Sanctions Following the Hong Kong Security Law Could Affect Crypto Brokerages
The U. S Senate sanctions that were passed in response to the Hong Kong security law might affect crypto brokerage operations. Dubbed the ‘Hong Kong Autonomy Act,' this senate bill aims to reprimand China for eroding the city's autonomy, which had long favored its position as a financial hub. дальше »
2020-7-9 21:46 | |
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Blockchain Bites: CENTRE’s Blacklist, Brazil’s Stablecoin Boom and Coinbase Is Going Public?
Coinbase is reportedly looking to go public, CENTRE has blacklisted a USDC address and U.S. sanctions could restrict crypto firms in China. дальше »
2020-7-9 19:05 | |
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Trump’s Former Sanctions Chief Joins Major Crypto Firm Chainalysis
U.S. Treasury’s former key undersecretary, Sigal Mandelker, has joined the board of advisors of major crypto analytics firm, Chainalysis. дальше »
2020-7-8 17:47 | |
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Iranian Crypto Miners Must Register Identities, Rigs, and Overall Size With the Government
Iran is one of the few countries that has embraced cryptocurrency mining as a legal business in a bid to increase revenues and escape the tough economic U.S. sanctions placed on the country. In a bid to regulate the crypto mining industry and eliminating confusion within the industry, the government will place monitoring controls on […] дальше »
2020-7-8 17:34 | |
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Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Claims He’s Autistic, Judge Tosses Out Sanctions Against Craig Wright
The Kleiman v. Wright case is seemingly headed to trial on July 6, 2020, after Judge Beth Bloom ruled against the Kleiman’s attempt to levy sanctions against Craig Wright, the man who claims to be Satoshi Nakamoto. дальше »
2020-6-26 02:30 | |
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Venezuela Bypasses Sanctions With Bitcoin Payments for Passports
The South American nation of Venezuela appears to have run a very brief trial accepting Bitcoin payments for passport applications. SAIME (the country’s Administrative Service for Identification, Migrants, and Foreigners) added the option yesterday for some overseas applicants before quickly removing it again. дальше »
2020-6-26 21:21 | |
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Venezuela Changes Policy to Enable Paying For Fuel With Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela has made a major change to its policy which offered subsidized fuels to its citizen amid a shortage of fuel across the country due to American sanctions. The policy change would mean that now, Venezuelans would have to pay for the fuel which they got almost for free under subsidies of the government. The […] дальше »
2020-6-3 21:34 | |
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US-China Tensions and Bitcoin on the Rise
The United States is threatening China with fresh sanctions over the new security law imposed in Hong Kong. As relations between the two countries sour, Bitcoin could benefit from an... The post US-China Tensions and Bitcoin on the Rise appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2020-5-29 15:16 | |
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U.S. Sanctions against China Tailwind for Bitcoin’s Bullish Moves
Bitcoin anticipates market growth as White House National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien threatens China with economic sanctions over Hong Kong national security law. The warning could lead the People’s Bank of China to devalue yuan that, according to Naeem Aslam of AvaTrade, could prove disastrous for all currencies. дальше »
2020-5-25 07:53 | |
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Iran to Cut 4 Zeros From Its Currency Amid Chronic Inflation and US Sanctions
Iranian lawmakers have reportedly approved a plan to slash four zeros from the national currency, the rial, which has been falling sharply in value amid chronic inflation and the U. S. sanctions. дальше »
2020-5-7 21:35 | |
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Bitcoin Proponents have a solution for hyperinflation as Iran erases four zeros off its currency
The fallout between the United States and the Iranian government, which led to the implementation of strict sanctions by the United States has begun to intensely affect the performance of the Iranian currency. дальше »
2020-5-7 14:33 | |
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