Iran

Illegal crypto mining threatens Iran’s power grid
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12 June, 2026

Illegal crypto mining threatens Iran’s power grid

Iran faces electricity grid risks from illegal digital currency mining, prompting officials to crack down on unauthorized operations amid global...
Will Iran follow Russia’s stablecoin-sanctions playbook?
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10 June, 2026

Will Iran follow Russia’s stablecoin-sanctions playbook?

Russia's A7A5 stablecoin defies sanctions as growth continues, potentially influencing Iran's crypto strategies amid escalating EU sanctions efforts.
US grabs $1B in Iranian assets under Operation Economic Fury
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3 June, 2026

US grabs $1B in Iranian assets under Operation Economic Fury

As part of Operation Economic Fury, the U.S. seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets to limit Tehran's funding for...
CFTC purged staff who raised crypto, prediction market concerns
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26 May, 2026

CFTC purged staff who raised crypto, prediction market concerns

The CFTC is facing scrutiny over reported favoritism shown to crypto and prediction markets with ties to the family of...
Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report
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14 May, 2026

Global AI adoption climbs 1.5% in Q1 2026: Microsoft report

Microsoft's Global AI Diffusion report reveals a rise in AI adoption, highlighting trends, regional growth, and the gap between the...
US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT
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28 April, 2026

US sanctions Iran wallets, freezes $344M USDT

OFAC sanctions Iran-linked crypto wallets and urges Tether to freeze $344M in USDT, intensifying U.S. efforts to choke Tehran’s global...