Iraq bans all cryptocurrency transactions through its Central Bank, while developing a state-controlled digital currency. Learn how the ban works, why it exists, and what it means for everyday Iraqis in 2026.
Iceland once led the world in crypto mining thanks to clean energy and cold climate. Now, with grid capacity maxed out and government policy shifting, mining growth has stopped. What’s next for Bitcoin miners in Iceland?
In 2025, crypto exchanges faced record fines totaling over $6 billion for AML failures, market manipulation, and fraud. OKX paid $500 million, SEC cracked down on Ponzi schemes, and regulators now target both exchanges and traditional brokers. Compliance is no longer optional.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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 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 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 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.
