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news Al Jazeera 2026-04-29

US and Iran's Crypto Sanctions Struggle

Iranian authorities and citizens are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to bypass sanctions imposed by the United States. The US, meanwhile, is attempting to keep pace with this evolving financial tactic.


Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.

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