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Iranian government officials and hard-liners have strongly criticized the popularity of the blockchain game Hamster Fight, arguing that the simple game is a soft power tool exploited by Western countries. Habibollah Sayaria, the deputy chief of staff of the Iranian military, and Ayatollah Nasser Makarem Shijianqi, the religious leader, have accused the game of trying to distract Iranians from the upcoming presidential election. In addition, they see the entire cryptocurrency sector as rife with ...

2024-06-25 06:57:58