Syria

Bitcoin Has Lost Its Way: Here’s How to Return to Crypto’s Subversive Roots

Bitcoin has traded its radical potential for the prospect of mainstream adoption. It's not worth it, writes Rachel-Rose O'Leary.

Tech  ·  21 August 2020

At a Refugee Camp in Iraq, a 16-Year-Old Syrian Is Teaching Crypto Basics

Here's what an unbanked refugee really thinks about crypto.

People  ·  15 December 2019
Gold

Sharia Goldbugs: How ISIS Created a Currency for World Domination

By trading oil using its own currency, ISIS planned to destabilize the US economy by forcibly decoupling the dollar from the oil business.

Markets  ·  6 October 2019
Features

This North Syrian School Is a Baby Step Toward a Blockchain Society

Students in Rojava, a semi-autonomous enclave of Syria, are making up for years of lost education by studying computer code and blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  28 September 2019
Bitcoin

Murder, Censorship and Syria: Crypto and the Future of Uprisings

One technologist's imprisonment and execution in Syria exemplifies the parallel use of technology for both liberation and repression – and why bitcoin and other censorship resistant tech is needed in such areas. Meet Bassel Khartabil.

Tech  ·  28 April 2019
Ethereum

The Trolls Accused Me of ‘Crypto-Colonialism’ in Syria – I’m Listening

Cryptocurrency isn't colonialism in Syria – it's a step in ensuring the technological autonomy of the region.

Tech  ·  9 April 2019
Crime

Monero Mining Malware Attack Linked to Egyptian Telecom Giant

Thousands of devices allegedly affected by malware across Egypt, Turkey and Syria.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 March 2018
Bitcoin

Radical Academy: Amir Taaki’s New Hacker Team Is Spreading Bitcoin in Syria

Back from the front lines of Syria, infamous bitcoiner Amir Taaki plans a bitcoin-based economy in the war-torn nation, and he's looking for help.

Business  ·  22 September 2017