Iran Acquires $500M USDT Amid Crypto Exchange Scrutiny: Elliptic Report
According to a report by Elliptic, Iran has acquired over $500 million in USDT. The report suggests this acquisition is likely intended to support the local currency and facilitate trade settlements. This development follows a separate report indicating that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps utilized two UK crypto exchanges to move approximately $1 billion. The acquisition and reported movement of funds highlight the increasing role of cryptocurrencies in international finance and potential regulatory challenges.
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