Iran Places First Import Order Using Cryptocurrency, Could Help Dodge US Sanctions

Iran Places First Import Order Using Cryptocurrency, Could Help Dodge US Sanctions

Iran made its first official import order using cryptocurrency this week, the semi-official Tasnim agency reported on Tuesday, a move that could enable the Islamic Republic to circumvent US sanctions that have crippled the economy.  The order, worth $10 million (roughly 80 crore), was a first step towards allowing the country…