Iran Accepts Cryptocurrency Payments for Military Equipment Exports, Reports Say

The Ministry of Defense Export Center (Mindex) in Iran is prepared to accept cryptocurrency payments for the sale of advanced weapon systems, including ballistic missiles, drones, and warships, as reported by the Financial Times on the 2nd. Mindex handles over 3,000 products, including weapons, rockets and missiles, aircraft, and radar and optical systems. In addition to traditional bank transfers, it has stated that payments can also be made using 'digital currencies', the legal tender of the purchaser's country, or through barter. This option has been available since last year, allowing certain nations to export military equipment...