Blockchain and barter – Iran’s route around sanctions?

Selva Ozelli, CPA is an international tax attorney and Certified Public Accountant who frequently writes about tax, legal and accounting issues for Tax Notes, Bloomberg BNA and the OECD. This article first appeared on The FCPA Blog (www.fcpablog.com)

The concept of central bank-issued digital currencies or national cryptocurrencies has attracted many governments across the world, writes Selva Ozelli, particularly in countries sanctioned by the U.S., like Iran.