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Angola's Crypto Mining Ban: What Happened and Why It Matters in 2024
Selene Marwood 9 February 2026 12 Comments

Angola's Crypto Mining Ban: What Happened and Why It Matters in 2024

Angola banned cryptocurrency mining in April 2024 to protect its power grid, leading to a major crackdown that seized $37 million in equipment. Learn why the ban happened, how it's enforced, and what it means for crypto globally.

REI Token Airdrop by Zerogoki: What We Know (and What We Don't)
Selene Marwood 5 February 2026 17 Comments

REI Token Airdrop by Zerogoki: What We Know (and What We Don't)

There's no active REI token airdrop from Zerogoki. The project shows $0 price and zero supply on exchanges. Learn why confusion exists with other REI tokens and how to avoid scams.

Why 600,000 Bangladeshis Use Binance Despite Government Crypto Ban
Selene Marwood 2 February 2026 11 Comments

Why 600,000 Bangladeshis Use Binance Despite Government Crypto Ban

Despite a strict government ban, over 600,000 Bangladeshis use Binance to trade cryptocurrency. This article explores how they’re doing it, why the ban is failing, and what it means for the future of money in the country.

OFAC Sanctions and Iranian Crypto Access to Exchanges: How Restrictions Block Transactions and Force Adaptation
Selene Marwood 25 January 2026 11 Comments

OFAC Sanctions and Iranian Crypto Access to Exchanges: How Restrictions Block Transactions and Force Adaptation

OFAC sanctions have blocked Iranian access to major crypto exchanges by blacklisting wallet addresses. Despite this, Iranians use P2P trading, privacy coins, and shadow networks to move funds - but every transaction carries risk.

Norway Proposes Ban on New Crypto Mining to Protect Renewable Energy Resources
Selene Marwood 28 December 2025 13 Comments

Norway Proposes Ban on New Crypto Mining to Protect Renewable Energy Resources

Norway has moved to ban new cryptocurrency mining data centers to protect its renewable energy for industries that create local jobs and economic value. Existing operations are still allowed.

Central Bank of Tunisia Crypto Policy: Complete Ban and Controlled Blockchain Experiments
Selene Marwood 15 December 2025 17 Comments

Central Bank of Tunisia Crypto Policy: Complete Ban and Controlled Blockchain Experiments

Tunisia bans all cryptocurrency transactions since 2018, with heavy penalties for violations. Yet the Central Bank allows controlled blockchain experiments through its regulatory sandbox - showing a split between rejecting crypto and embracing state-controlled digital tech.

Pakistan's 2,000 MW Electricity Allocation for Crypto Mining: What It Means and Why It Matters
Selene Marwood 5 December 2025 20 Comments

Pakistan's 2,000 MW Electricity Allocation for Crypto Mining: What It Means and Why It Matters

Pakistan has allocated 2,000 MW of surplus electricity to Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, turning idle power plants into a $1.8 billion annual opportunity. With IMF negotiations ongoing and global tech interest rising, this bold move could reshape global crypto mining.

Bolivia’s Crypto Ban: From Complete Prohibition to Legal Adoption
Selene Marwood 14 November 2025 13 Comments

Bolivia’s Crypto Ban: From Complete Prohibition to Legal Adoption

Bolivia lifted its decade-long crypto ban in 2024, turning from one of the world’s strictest crypto prohibitions into a rapidly growing digital asset market. Today, crypto is legal, regulated, and widely used for remittances and inflation protection.

Iraq Crypto Mining Ban Since 2017: What Happened and Why It Still Stands
Selene Marwood 12 November 2025 21 Comments

Iraq Crypto Mining Ban Since 2017: What Happened and Why It Still Stands

Iraq banned cryptocurrency mining and trading in 2017 over fears of financial instability and money laundering. Despite the ban, underground crypto activity thrives, exposing a gap between policy and reality.

How International Cooperation Is Fighting Crypto Crime in 2025
Selene Marwood 5 November 2025 12 Comments

How International Cooperation Is Fighting Crypto Crime in 2025

In 2025, international cooperation is making crypto crime recoverable. Through INTERPOL-led operations like HAECHI VI and Serengeti, law enforcement is tracing, freezing, and recovering billions in stolen crypto across borders.

Central Bank of Egypt Crypto Prohibition: What’s Banned and How It’s Enforced in 2025
Selene Marwood 29 October 2025 10 Comments

Central Bank of Egypt Crypto Prohibition: What’s Banned and How It’s Enforced in 2025

Egypt's Central Bank bans all cryptocurrency trading and promotion under Law No. 194/2020. While enforcement is quiet, banks block crypto transactions and religious rulings reinforce the ban. Blockchain tech, however, is being used legally for customs and land records.

Philippines SEC Crypto Blacklist: What the 2025 Exchange Crackdown Means for Traders
Selene Marwood 10 October 2025 17 Comments

Philippines SEC Crypto Blacklist: What the 2025 Exchange Crackdown Means for Traders

The Philippines SEC blacklisted 15 major crypto exchanges in 2025, enforcing new licensing rules, capital thresholds, and ISP blocks. Learn what the crackdown means for traders, how to stay compliant, and the regional impact.