Czech Central Bank Weighs Bitcoin Reserves, Signals Rate Cut
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Czech National Bank Governor Ales Michl said he will propose a plan for the central bank to hold bitcoin as part of its reserves and expects an interest rate cut next week, according to an interview published by the Financial Times on Wednesday.
China Sets Record for Wind, Solar Power Expansion in 2024
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China’s renewable energy capacity skyrocketed in 2024, with 357 gigawatts of wind and solar power installed – a volume that can be likened to constructing 357 nuclear plants.
President Urges Well-Planned Use of Modern Technologies in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for the employment of modern-day technologies, including artificial intelligence, for the public services in the country after meticulous planning.
Leader Describes BRICS as Ideal Opportunity for Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei called on Iranian officials to seize the opportunity provided by the country’s membership in BRICS, stressing the need to eliminate dependence on the US dollar.
Global Tech Stocks Dive As China's AI Model Shakes Market Valuations
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Global technology stocks plunged on Tuesday, extending losses from a steep sell-off triggered by the release of a low-cost Chinese artificial intelligence model, raising concerns over inflated valuations and the dominance of AI industry leaders.
Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Role of Private Sector in Iran’s Progress
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei described utilizing the private sector’s capabilities as the way to Iran’s progress.
Leader Visits ‘Pioneers of Progress’ Expo
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei paid a visit to the exhibition of “Pioneers of Progress” in Tehran.
Iran-Russia Non-Oil Trade Reaches $1.9 Billion in Nine Months
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran's non-oil trade with Russia amounted to 3.447 million tons of goods worth $1.902 billion in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (began on March 21, 2023), according to Customs data.
Bitcoin Reaches New Peak amid Trump-Fueled Frenzy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Bitcoin surged to over $108,000 for the first time on Monday, marking a new record as the cryptocurrency market buzzed ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
Iran, Iraq Perfectly Suited for Regional Economic Hub: Pezeshkian
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran and Iraq are located in a unique geographical position to form an economic hub in the region, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said.
Cabinet Convenes to Address Land Subsidence in Iran
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian cabinet held a meeting on Sunday to discuss the problem of land subsidence and devise plans to prevent a crisis.
Senior Iranian Officials Mull Regulation of Foreign Currency Market
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The heads of the three branches of power in Iran held a meeting on Saturday to discuss ways to control and manage the foreign currency market in the country.
Efforts Focused on Affordable Housing: Iranian President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian stressed the need for plans to settle the housing problems faced by the low-income groups of the society.
China to Slash Import Tariffs on Recycled Copper, Aluminium Materials
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – China will lower import tariffs on ethane and specific recycled copper and aluminum raw materials starting next year, the Ministry of Finance announced on Saturday.
Iran Pioneers AI in Oil Industry with First WRFM Center Launch
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian oil sector is embracing AI technology with the launch of its first WRFM center, which aims to optimize real-time management of wells, reservoirs, and surface facilities using advanced analytics, according to senior government officials.
Russia Imposes Six-Year Ban on Cryptocurrency Mining in Key Regions
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia will implement a six-year ban on cryptocurrency mining in 10 regions starting January 1, 2025, citing energy consumption concerns, as per a government announcement reported by TASS.
Iran Resolved to Complete Rasht-Astara Railroad: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to an agreement with Russia on the construction of the railroad connecting Rasht to Astara as a section of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC).
Clean Energy Program in Iran on Agenda: President
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian unveiled plans to increase the generation of clean energy in order to redress the imbalance in the production and consumption of fossil fuels.
