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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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Protesters in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Leah Callon-Butler/CoinDesk)
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...
Protesters in Buenos Aires, Argentina (Leah Callon-Butler/CoinDesk)

#FreeAlex protestors in Dam Square, Amsterdam (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)
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.
#FreeAlex protestors in Dam Square, Amsterdam (Jack Schickler/CoinDesk)

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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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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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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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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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Former residents of Cuba are sending crypto donations to locals amid massive protests against the government.
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.
Former residents of Cuba are sending crypto donations to locals amid massive protests against the government.

Former residents of Cuba are sending crypto donations to locals amid massive protests against the government.
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.
Former residents of Cuba are sending crypto donations to locals amid massive protests against the government.

"End SARS" protesters in Nigeria last year.
'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...
"End SARS" protesters in Nigeria last year.