As the US sanctions continue to strain its economy, Iran is now relying on crypto to keep its cross-border trade moving. Analysts state that the central bank has eased some stringent foreign-exchange controls. This helped the traders to use cryptocurrencies such as Tether and Bitcoin to settle transactions through Iranian crypto exchanges. The change gives exporters and importers more adaptability when Iran is not a part of the global financial system. Data from TRM Labs shows that nearly $10 billion worth of crypto moved through Iran in 2025. This emphasizes the role of virtual assets in the nation’s financial system.
Iran’s central bank is quietly steering traders toward crypto to outrun U.S. sanctions.
Businesses can now settle cross-border trade in Tether and bitcoin instead of going through the government’s official exchange system.
TRM Labs estimates almost $10 billion in crypto… pic.twitter.com/Heqvi9B3K6
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