Iran makes $10M import with crypto, plans ‘widespread’ use by end of Sept
Prolonged economic sanctions against the Islamic state have forced Iran to start using crypto as a medium of exchange for international trade deals.
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Prolonged economic sanctions against the Islamic state have forced Iran to start using crypto as a medium of exchange for international trade deals.
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