Iran Orders Crypto Miners to Halt Operations to Prevent Winter Blackouts

December 26, 2021 Bitcoin.com

$POWER

Authorities in Iran have again told licensed miners to suspend their activities in the face of electricity shortages during the cold winter months. Following a period of similar restrictions this past summer, authorized companies were allowed to resume mining in September. Crypto Mining Farms in Iran to Shut Down During Winter Expecting energy needs across […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Iran Continues Crackdown on Illegal Crypto Mining, Seizes Hundreds of Mining Rigs

November 10, 2021 Bitcoin.com

bitcoin.com

Authorities in Iran persist with their efforts to curb unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. The state-run power distribution company has recently identified over a dozen underground crypto farms in Tehran and other regions, unplugging hundreds of mining units illegally connected to the grid. Power Utility Busts 14 Crypto Farms in Homes Across Iran The Iranian government continues […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Up to 12 Million Iranians Own Cryptocurrency, Traders Choose Local Exchanges

November 1, 2021 Bitcoin.com

bitcoin.com

Cryptocurrencies are a popular investment among Iranians and estimates suggest that the number of those who already own one coin or another may be as high as 12 million. The majority of Iranian traders prefer the services of local crypto exchanges, the chief executive of one of them claims. Iranians Said to Transfer $180 Million […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Iran to Pilot ‘National Cryptocurrency,’ Amend Central Bank Law

October 19, 2021 Bitcoin.com

bitcoin.com

The central bank of Iran is gearing up to begin the pilot phase of its digital currency project in the near future, its new head announced to representatives of local media. The monetary authority is also preparing to move forward with a plan to reform the legislation that governs its own activities. Iran Preps Pilot […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Central Bank of Iran Should Regulate Cryptocurrencies, Securities Watchdog Says

August 15, 2021 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

With bitcoin mining being a regulated activity in Iran, the head of the country’s securities and exchange regulator believes the central bank has to turn its attention to cryptocurrencies. The regulator is ready to consider accommodating crypto trade when digital assets are regulated. Capital Market Regulator to Look Into Crypto Trading if Central Bank Regulates […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Iran Raises Alarm Over Potential Influx of Miners From China

July 28, 2021 Bitcoin.com

Beijing

With the government in Beijing cracking down on their operations, Chinese miners have been on the lookout for other jurisdictions. Providing low-cost energy, Iran has emerged as a prospective destination. However, the country’s state-owned power utility has expressed concerns over a possible influx of miners and illegal imports of mining hardware from China. Tavanir Warns […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Iran Counts 30 Crypto Mining Farms Licensed to Mint Digital Currencies

June 27, 2021 Bitcoin.com

authorized

Iranian authorities have so far authorized 30 facilities for cryptocurrency mining. The crypto mining farms are spread across several regions, including Tehran Province. The government has put out the data amid a crackdown on illegal miners in the country. A Third of Authorized Mining Farms Are Based in Two Provinces The Iranian Ministry of Industries, […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Persian Gulf Island to Become Crypto Exchange Hub, Iran Minister Proposes

June 17, 2021 Bitcoin.com

bitcoin.com

Iran’s information technology minister has pitched the idea of transforming the Persian Gulf island of Kish into an international center for cryptocurrency exchanges. Iranian authorities plan to create a financial free zone in the territory which has already attracted cryptocurrency miners. Iran ICT Minister Says Gulf Island of Kish Has What It Takes to Be […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Iran Seizes 3,000 Crypto Mining Devices in a Week

June 10, 2021 Bitcoin.com

$POWER

Authorities in Iran have confiscated 3,000 units of mining hardware in just one week as part of a push to curb illegal crypto mining amid power shortages and blackouts. In a single year, Iranian law enforcement has shut down over 180 crypto farms in Tehran Province alone. Over 500 Crypto Mining Rigs Confiscated in Tehran […]

Stephen Miran to Lead Trump’s Economic Team: What It Means for Bitcoin’s Future

Government Cannot Stand in the Way of Crypto Technologies, Iran Minister Says

June 7, 2021 Bitcoin.com

Banks

New technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency mining, have helped Iran to increase budget receipts and withstand foreign sanctions, according to the country’s minister for economy and finance. The high-ranking official believes the government can’t interfere with their development for too long. Government Official Cautions Against Impeding Crypto Development Over the past few years, Tehran has […]

Islamic republic