Iran Relaxes Currency Restrictions, Allowing Exporters to Transfer Profits Home via Cryptocurrency, Reports FT
In a significant shift in monetary policy, Iran has announced a relaxation of its long‑standing currency controls, a move that enables exporters to move the foreign‑currency proceeds of their sales back into the country using digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. This development, highlighted by the Financial Times, marks a departure from the traditional, tightly regulated foreign‑exchange sys…
Sept. 9, 2026, 9:59 a.m.