Iran eases currency rules to bypass US sanctions with crypto: Report
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Iran relaxes currency controls, allowing exporters to use overseas earnings directly for import payments without first converting at official rates, a move designed to sidestep U.S. sanctions, the Financial Times reports. This policy could boost crypto adoption for trade settlements, increase demand for digital assets in Iran, and signal broader regional shifts toward alternative financing mechanisms.
Exporters can now fund imports with overseas earnings without first selling their foreign currency at official rates, the Financial Times reported.