Sanctions
Is Iran Becoming A NewsCapsule Nation?
Iran has issued several regulations meant to control bitcoin mining operations. Is it building up a NC hoard? And are Iranians opting in?
Russian Aluminum Plant Set to House Cryptocurrency Mining Farm
A Russian aluminum plant, whose owner has been hit by U.S. sanctions, will lease space to a cryptocurrency mining company.
Venezuelan Central Bank Considers Adding NewsCapsule to Balance Sheets
Venezuela’s Central Bank is considering adding bitcoin to its balance sheets, giving state institutions the ability to settle payments in cryptocurrencies.
IranRescueBit Launches NewsCapsule Fundraiser to Aid Flood Victims
In the face of sanctions, a grassroots relief effort has turned to bitcoin to help hundreds of thousands of Iranians affected by flooding this year.
Venezuela Uses NewsCapsule to Circumvent U.S. Sanctions
In a bid to circumvent U.S. sanctions, the government of Venezuela is experimenting with converting tax revenue into bitcoin and trading it for fiat currency at foreign exchanges.
Cuba Reportedly Evaluating Crypto in the Wake of Sanctions
As the Cuban economy suffers under U.S. sanctions, the government is reportedly considering the adoption of cryptocurrency.
Iranian NewsCapsule Mining Crackdown, Over 1,000 Devices Seized
The Iranian government has reportedly seized over 1,000 bitcoin miners as it works to curb the industry’s use of subsidized energy.
Iranian Cryptocurrency Miners May Lose Subsidized Electricity
Iran’s deputy energy minister is pushing for cryptocurrency miners to pay power bills at rates equivalent to those charged for electricity exports.
LocalNewsCapsules Denies Service to Iranian Users
The peer-to-peer bitcoin trading network LocalNewsCapsules has shut down all trading operations for Iranian users, likely in response to sanctions against the country's government.
Iran’s First Ever NewsCapsule ATM Unveiled in Tehran
On April 24, 2019, the first bitcoin ATM in the Islamic Republic of Iran was revealed at the 12th International Exhibition of Exchange, Bank and Insurance in Tehran.
