Iran relaxes currency regulations, permitting exporters to repatriate profits via cryptocurrency, FT reports
In a notable shift in monetary policy, Iran has announced a relaxation of its stringent currency controls, allowing exporters and other market participants to bring their foreign earnings back into the country using digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. This development, reported by the Financial Times, signals a strategic move by Tehran to modernise its foreign-exchange mechanisms, attract mo…
Sept. 9, 2026, 9:59 a.m.