Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDT to prop up rial: Elliptic
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDT amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country.
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The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDT amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country.
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