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Iran's Cyberspace Authority Says It Welcomes Bitcoin, If Regulated
The secretary of Iran's High Council of Cyberspace has said the agency "welcomes" bitcoin, with the caveat that there must be regulation.
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By Sujha Sundararajan
Nov 27, 2017 at 10:10 a.m. UTC
Nov 27, 2017
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Iranian Central Banker: 'Risky' Bitcoin Requires Review
A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.
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By Sujha Sundararajan
Nov 14, 2017 at 5:15 a.m. UTC
Nov 14, 2017
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Sweden Incorporates Iran Investment Firm Using Only Bitcoin
Sweden has opened a route for unbanked startups to incorporate with bitcoin accounts, and boosted investments in Iran at the same time.
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By Michael del Castillo
Apr 12, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2017
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Stripe: Bitcoin Has Future in Global Payments if Issues Solved
The payments processor examined bitcoin and weighed its potential impact on the world's payment network.
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By Daniel Cawrey
Jul 21, 2014 at 10:40 p.m. UTC
Jul 21, 2014
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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Bankruptcy, Derivatives and Consumer Protection
In this regulation roundup, Jason Tyra examines the most significant news from the world's regulators and law courts.
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By Jason Tyra
Mar 24, 2014 at 12:02 a.m. UTC
Mar 24, 2014
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Iranian Government Could Move Quickly to Regulate Bitcoin, Reports Suggest
Fars News Agency has suggested that the Iranian government is looking to act quickly to regulate bitcoin.
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By Pete Rizzo
Mar 14, 2014 at 1:33 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2014
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Bitcoin helps Iranian shoe store overcome international trade sanctions
An Iranian e-commerce site selling handmade shoes accepts only bitcoin, attempting to avoid stringent trade restrictions.
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By Jon Southurst
Nov 5, 2013 at 2:47 p.m. UTC
Nov 5, 2013
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CoinAva allows Iranians to buy and sell bitcoins
Citizens of Iran now have their own bitcoin market website, CoinAva, to buy and sell bitcoins.
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By Emily Spaven
Jul 22, 2013 at 10:59 a.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2013
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5 countries that should be adopting Bitcoin right now
Let's look at five countries where citizens might have more than the usual reasons to adopt Bitcoin.
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By Daniel Cawrey
May 23, 2013 at 4:26 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2013
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