Cut off From Global Finance, Iran Turns to Bitcoin and Tether
According to reports, cryptocurrency use in Iran is not fringe but a working trade-settlement rail. Tehran is quietly moving funds across these digital rails using bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) to undermine financial sanctions. Digital Assets Take on a Bigger Role in Iran’s Trade On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Iran’s central bank […]
Key Takeaways
- According to reports, cryptocurrency use in Iran is not fringe but a working trade-settlement rail.
- Tehran is quietly moving funds across these digital rails using bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT) to undermine financial sanctions.
- Digital Assets Take on a Bigger Role in Iran’s Trade On Wednesday, the Financial Times (FT) reported that Iran’s central bank […]
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