{"id":63035,"date":"2025-11-17T04:34:47","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/iran-explores-brics-backed-crypto-strategy-for-trade-under-sanctions\/"},"modified":"2025-11-17T04:34:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T04:34:47","slug":"iran-explores-brics-backed-crypto-strategy-for-trade-under-sanctions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/iran-explores-brics-backed-crypto-strategy-for-trade-under-sanctions\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran Explores BRICS Backed Crypto Strategy for Trade Under Sanctions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Iran continues to explore digital currencies as a way to keep trade moving while working around long-standing restrictions. The topic took center stage during the deBlock Summit, the country\u2019s first major government-supported blockchain gathering, where officials framed crypto as part of Iran\u2019s plan to stabilize economic activity under renewed international pressure.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong><em>Good to Know<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><em>Iranian officials describe crypto as essential for cross-border payments<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>The push follows sanctions reinstated by France, the U.K. and Germany<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><em>Local industry leaders say Iran still lacks a clear regulatory structure<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Iran Looks to Crypto as a Tool for Trade Under Sanctions<\/h2>\n<p>The summit arrived shortly after France, the U.K. and Germany invoked a snapback mechanism in August 2025, which restored global sanctions on Tehran. With those restrictions back in force, Iranian policymakers placed digital currencies at the center of discussions about trade resilience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament<\/strong>, spoke directly about the role crypto could play in international settlements, noting:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cIndependent nations can benefit from these new payment methods.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong>5BTC or 111% + 111 Free Spins!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive 111% Welcome Bonus + 111 Free Spins<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to a report from The Hindu, he went further by saying the use of digital currencies in trade is not up for debate within Iran:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cSettling international transactions in digital currencies isn\u2019t optional for us \u2013 it\u2019s required.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Ghalibaf also said Parliament intends to work with universities, researchers and domestic technology firms to widen blockchain development and encourage foreign investment into Iran\u2019s digital asset sector.<\/p>\n<p>The subject surfaced against a broader geopolitical backdrop. President Trump recently warned BRICS nations that heavy tariffs may follow if they attempt to build an alternative currency network. India responded in August 2025 by saying that abandoning the dollar <em>\u201cis not part of India\u2019s financial agenda.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong><strong>Get 125% \/ $2,500 on 1st deposit!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of up to $2,500<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>While Iranian officials push ahead, industry voices at the conference raised concerns about Iran\u2019s readiness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ehsan Mehdizadeh, head of Wallex Iran<\/strong>, criticized the current regulatory approach. He said:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cA country facing sanctions cannot afford to reject innovative financial infrastructure. Yet Iranian regulators still haven\u2019t grasped how blockchain technology functions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mehdizadeh<\/strong> then pointed to Iran\u2019s exclusion from SWIFT as another reason for digital asset use:<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cDigital assets offer a pathway around payment system restrictions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Iran\u2019s Central Bank remains the main authority over the crypto sector and maintains limits on exchanging Iranian Rial for cryptocurrencies via local platforms. Mining operations have approval to operate, though they face ongoing debates about energy rates. Shamseddin Hosseini, who heads Parliament\u2019s Economic Committee, questioned whether miners should receive subsidized power while households face separate pricing concerns.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong><strong>Get 125% \/ $2,500 on 1st deposit!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of up to $2,500<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<h3>Why is Iran pushing crypto for international transactions<\/h3>\n<p>Officials say digital currencies offer payment channels less affected by sanctions and banking restrictions.<\/p>\n<h3>What triggered the renewed discussion about crypto<\/h3>\n<p>France, the U.K. and Germany reinstated sanctions on Tehran through a snapback mechanism in August 2025.<\/p>\n<h3>Do industry leaders support the government\u2019s approach<\/h3>\n<p>They support the idea in principle but argue that Iran lacks clear and transparent rules for crypto activity.<\/p>\n<h3>Who oversees Iran\u2019s crypto sector<\/h3>\n<p>The Central Bank holds authority and has limited certain crypto-to-Rial conversions.<\/p>\n<h3>Is crypto mining allowed in Iran<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but debate continues about energy pricing for miners compared to household users.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/iran-works-with-brics-on-crypto-to-ease-sanctions-pressure\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) Iran continues to explore digital currencies as a way to keep trade moving while working around long-standing restrictions. 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