Bitcoin Advocate Ziya Sadr Arrested by Iranian Security Forces
A friend of Sadr told CoinDesk the Iranian blockchain educator was arrested in Tehran on Sept. 19 and has not been released.
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Oct 9, 2022 at 7:27 p.m. UTC
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Why Crypto Isn't a Tool for Protest in Argentina
The idea that growing stablecoin use can offer a solution to Argentina's persistent economic and political problems doesn't accord with reality, says Leah Callon-Butler after a recent visit.
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Sep 8, 2022 at 1:23 p.m. UTC
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Tornado Cash Developer's Arrest in the Netherlands Draws Community Protest
After the detention of Alexey Pertsev, campaigners worry holding developers accountable for malicious use of their code could have a dangerous, chilling effect.
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Aug 21, 2022 at 2:57 p.m. UTC
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Lessons From the Turkish Government's Hasty Attempt to Regulate Cryptocurrencies
Grassroots action effectively stymied the quick adoption of bad crypto legislation.
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Aug 3, 2022 at 5:52 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Is a Bad Way to Fund the Ottawa Protest, and That's a Good Thing
Funding an illegal protest isn’t right in any currency, even if the government’s use of the Emergency Measures Act should worry all Canadians.
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Feb 17, 2022 at 5:18 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Fixes This: Canada Protest Edition
As the Canadian government claims emergency powers, people are discussing the implications for financial freedom.
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Feb 15, 2022 at 9:17 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2022
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Anti-Bitcoin Demonstrations Rage in El Salvador During Nation’s Independence Day
Protesters set fire to a bitcoin ATM and marched through the streets of the capital San Salvador.
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Sep 16, 2021 at 8:43 p.m. UTC
Sep 16, 2021
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En medio de la crisis sanitaria y el embargo económico, cubanos utilizan criptomonedas para ayudar a sus compatriotas
Bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, tron y bitcoin cash pueden ser usadas para enviar donaciones a afectados por la pandemia y la situación económica en Cuba.
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Jul 19, 2021 at 9:32 p.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2021
Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo, Cubans Are Using Cryptocurrencies to Help Compatriots
Bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, tron and bitcoin cash can be used to donate to Cubans.
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Jul 15, 2021 at 10:05 p.m. UTC
Jul 15, 2021
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'They'd Rather Buy Bitcoin and Take That Risk': An Interview With Paxful's Nena Nwachukwu
Last year’s End
SARS protests over police brutality were a catalyst for Bitcoin adoption in Nigeria, says Nwachukwu, ahead of CoinDesk’s Crypto State event.
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Jun 30, 2021 at 3:50 p.m. UTC
Jun 30, 2021