Iran Relaxes Currency Restrictions, Allowing Exporters to Transfer Profits via Cryptocurrency, Reports FT
In a significant shift in monetary policy, Iran has announced a relaxation of its longstanding currency controls, granting exporters the ability to move their foreign‑currency earnings abroad through the use of cryptocurrencies. This development, detailed in a recent Financial Times report, signals a strategic move by Tehran to modernize its financial infrastructure, attract foreign investment, a…
Sept. 9, 2026, 9:59 a.m.