Iranian Crypto Holdings Equal a Third of National Gold Market

Iranian crypto holdings, valued between $30 billion and $50 billion, constitute about a third of the national gold market, according to economist Mohammad Sadegh Alhosseini. Daily cryptocurrency trading in Iran is approximately $143 million (100 trillion rials). The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) and the finance ministry are working on measures to enhance transparency in … Read more

Iran Embraces Crypto Regulation to Counter Economic Sanctions

Iran is shifting its stance on digital currencies, focusing on regulation rather than imposing restrictions, according to Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati. Speaking at a Tehran event, Hemmati highlighted the government’s plan to mitigate the economic risks of digital currencies while leveraging their potential benefits. He emphasized the Central Bank of Iran’s authority in managing digital assets … Read more

Iran’s Digital Rial Near Launch, Central Bank Signals Progress

Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital … Read more

Iranian Rial Plummets to Record Low Following Donald Trump’s Presidential Victory

Iran’s currency, the rial, plummeted to an all-time low on Wednesday, trading at 703,000 rials to the dollar, following Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election. This significant decline, which later slightly recovered, signals new economic challenges for Tehran amid ongoing regional conflicts. The rial’s depreciation reflects the ongoing struggles of Iran’s economy, exacerbated … Read more

Iran Declares UN and IMF Ineffective, Advocates for BRICS-Driven World Order

Iran’s president slammed the UN Security Council and International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the BRICS summit, accusing them of losing effectiveness due to Western interference. He called for BRICS nations to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and push for a new global order. The president urged the bloc to strengthen alternative institutions and reshape … Read more

Iran Warns BRICS of ‘Big Threat’ From Western Payment Systems, Vows to End Dependence

Iran has called for BRICS nations to reduce their reliance on Western financial systems, warning of the risks posed by such dependence. Addressing the BRICS summit in Russia, Iran’s president urged the bloc to explore alternative structures and strengthen institutions like the New Development Bank to support new members. He reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to reshaping … Read more

Iran Urges BRICS to Create Financial System Free From Western Influence

Iranian Ambassador Kazem Jalali has urged BRICS nations to establish an independent financial and banking system, free from Western standards, which he claims harm Global South countries. Speaking ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit, Jalali emphasized the need for BRICS members to create their own financial mechanisms, offering fairer alternatives to Western-imposed regulations. Iranian Ambassador … Read more

BRICS Summit to Far Surpass US Presidential Election in Global Importance, Russian Official Claims

The BRICS summit, not the U.S. presidential election, will be the defining event of global history, a Russian official claims. With BRICS expanding and 65% of its transactions now in national currencies, they argue the world is shifting away from U.S. dominance toward sovereign partnerships. “I believe that in 2024 the vector of human development … Read more

Brazil Pushes BRICS to Shift From US Dollar, Advocating National Currencies in Global Trade

Brazil pushes for a shift away from the U.S. dollar within the BRICS alliance, advocating for more use of national currencies in trade among member countries. As the group expands, discussions on alternative payment platforms are gaining momentum ahead of the BRICS summit in Kazan. Brazil aims to advance this initiative during its 2025 chairmanship, … Read more