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Iran's surging crypto activity draws US scrutiny

Crypto use in Iran is surging amid sanctions and currency collapse, prompting U.S. scrutiny of platforms for possible sanctions evasion, while researchers debate the scale of state-linked activity versus retail adoption as millions turn to digital assets nationwide economic strain.

7 Feb 2026 12:28 pm