Iran relaxes currency controls to allow Bitcoin and USDT payments for exports amid US sanctions
Multiple outlets report that Iran has been easing foreign-exchange or currency controls to allow cryptocurrency payments for trade and export transactions amid U.S. sanctions that restrict conventional banking channels [1] [2] [3].
According to Blockonomi, Iran’s central banking authority approved the use of Bitcoin and USDT (Tether) for international business transactions as foreign-exchange restrictions were relaxed [4].
Blockonomi also reports that about $10 billion in digital currency transactions passed through Iranian networks in 2025 and that Iran controlled about 4.5% of worldwide Bitcoin mining operations [4].
In addition, Blockonomi states that U.S. Treasury authorities seized $344 million in USDT from an Iranian-connected wallet during April operations [4].
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- 1Iran turns to crypto for export payments amid sanctions: FTcrypto.news• Sep 9, 2026
- 2Iran Eases Currency Rules to Boost Crypto Trade Amid US SanctionsCoinpedia Fintech News• Sep 9, 2026
- 3Iran Turns to Bitcoin and Tether for Trade Under SanctionsCoinoMedia• Sep 9, 2026
- 4Iran Embraces Bitcoin and USDT for Trade as US Sanctions Intensify in 2026Blockonomi• Sep 9, 2026
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