Central Bank OF Iran

Iran’s central bank has reportedly eased foreign-exchange controls, allowing exporters to bring overseas earnings home through cryptocurrencies including USDT and bitcoin. The shift is aimed at keeping trade moving under tightening U.S. sanctions, though crypto payment channels remain exposed to enforcement risks.

A Dubai-based crypto exchange has become the focus of allegations involving a $4 billion Iranian sanctions-evasion network tied to illegal gambling platforms and sanctioned entities. Investigators say funds connected to Shelbit moved through major global crypto venues, while Binance says Shelbit never held an account on its platform and that it froze relevant accounts after review.