Cuba

Iran’s Bitcoin Bet and the Money Wars to Come

Iran's push to license bitcoin mining could help it evade U.S. sanctions. But the plan is likely to help some of its people more than others.

Markets  ·  30 April 2021

Western Union Suspends US Dollar Transfers to Cuba

The move follows the latest sanction from the Trump administration.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 November 2020
Bitcoin

Bitcoin in Cuba: A Local YouTube Influencer Explains How It Works

Bitcoin in Cuba is "growing and gaining strength," according to YouTube influencer Erich García Cruz. Here's how Cubans are using crypto.

People  ·  21 August 2020
Bitcoin

Cuba Libra? Island Nation Slowly Explores Cryptocurrency Options

Cuba highlights the difference between bitcoin and corporate token projects like Facebook's Libra.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 July 2019
Cryptocurrency

John McAfee Offers to Build Cuba’s First Cryptocurrency

The tech guru wants to be Cuba's crypto advisor.

Markets  ·  9 July 2019
Cuba

Cuba Eyes Cryptocurrency as Solution to Sanctions, Financial Woes

Cuba has announced it is considering the use of cryptocurrency in order to bolster its finances amid U.S.-led sanctions.

Markets  ·  3 July 2019
Coinbase

What Coinbase’s Cuba Problem Says About the Bitcoin Business

As travelers to Cuba can attest, an unfortunate reality of cryptocurrency services today is the poor customer support.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 July 2017