# US sanctions Iranian crypto exchange as Iran eases currency rules

https://mins.news/en/video/64215

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-09-18 12:27 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLd7b_TLZFo

> The United States has sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange over alleged payments linked to passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran is also easing currency rules and expanding trade channels based on crypto.

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