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Iran’s currency tensions spur crypto ban

Iran’s recent move to ban cryptocurrencies is not only far from clear in its scope, but also likely a mere temporary fix amid efforts to combat capital flight.

A Bitcoin logo is seen on a cryptocurrency ATM in Santa Monica, California, U.S., January 4, 2018. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson - RC1757DEA310
A bitcoin logo is seen on a cryptocurrency ATM in Santa Monica, California, Jan. 4, 2018. — REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

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