Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has announced that cryptocurrency mining is banned in Iran, effective immediately. The ban, which will last until Sept. 22, is imposed as many cities in the country are facing major power blackouts.
The ban on the mining of cryptocurrencies is effective immediately until September 22.
Some 85% of the current mining in Iran is unlicensed.
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