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Iran to Permit Use of Cryptocurrencies in International Settlements, Reports Reveal – Bitcoin News

Authorities in Iran are preparing to allow the employment of cryptocurrencies for international settlements. According to local media, central bank and government officials have given the green light to adopt a mechanism using digital coins in the field of foreign trade. Businesses in Iran to Be Able to Pay Foreign Partners

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CEO of Mirror Trading International Bitcoin Ponzi Scheme Arrested in Brazil – Regulation Bitcoin News

Johann Steynberg, the wanted CEO of Mirror Trading International was recently arrested by Brazilian law enforcement after he was caught using a fake document. The arrest, which took place in the country’s Goiás province, was carried out by the Brazilian military police. Fake IDs, Laptops, and Credit Cards Seized Johann Steynberg,

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Mirror Trading International Said to Be Owed Over $129 Million by Previously Unaccounted for Debtors – Regulation Bitcoin News

Mirror Trading International, the now-defunct fraudulent bitcoin investment platform, is said to be owed more than $129 million by debtors that had not been declared previously. Unaccounted for Debtors Liquidators of the collapsed South African bitcoin Ponzi scheme, Mirror Trading International (MTI), recently released a statement that suggested the scheme is

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International Operation Dark Huntor Seizes $31.6 Million in Cash and Cryptocurrencies, 150 Arrested – News Bitcoin News

Operation Dark Huntor, a coordinated international effort on three continents to disrupt opioid trafficking on the darknet, has led to the arrests of 150 people. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the operation has also resulted in the seizure of over $31.6 million in cash and cryptocurrencies. Operation Dark

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International Police Seize $4.9M in Crypto From Alleged Darknet Drug Traffickers

International police including the FBI-led Joint Criminal Opioid and Darknet Enforcement (JCODE) and Europol have busted a group of 150 alleged darknet drug traffickers, seizing $4.9 million in cryptocurrencies.The operation dubbed “Operation Dark HunTor” cracked down on criminals who were involved in the sale of tens of thousands of illicit

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Venezuelan international airport to accept Bitcoin payments: Report

A major international airport in Venezuela is reportedly preparing to start accepting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) as payment for tickets and other services.Simon Bolivar International Airport is working to enable cryptocurrency payments to comply with local industry standards, regional news agency El Siglo reported on Oct. 10. Also known as Maiquetia,

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BIS Outlines How Stablecoins Could Comply With International Money Standards

The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) says stablecoin payment systems should comply with international standards for payment, clearing and settlement.A new report published Wednesday by the BIS Committee on Payments and Market Infrastructures (CPMI) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) includes preliminary guidance on how to apply the

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International ‘Virtual Microgrid’ Project IOEN Successfully Closes $2.8M Fundraise

IOEN, an energy-focused project by a group of people passionate about saving the environment, has announced its successful funding. According to the official statement, the project has closed at a $2.8M investment by notable investors and blockchain leaders. They have chosen to use a combination of Holochain and efficient energy

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