Maziar Motamedi

Maziar Motamedi is an Iranian financial journalist based in Tehran. He covers Iran's banks, the foreign exchange market, insurance, financial tech and housing.

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on their ability to report, film or take pictures in Tehran.

A general view of housing complexes in northwestern Tehran on a clear day February 12, 2011. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN - Tags: CITYSCAPE ENVIRONMENT) - GM1E72C1NY001

Can Iran turn its faltering housing sector around?

Maziar Motamedi

EDITORS' NOTE: Reuters and other foreign media are subject to Iranian restrictions on leaving the office to report, film or take pictures in Tehran.

A money changer holds Iranian rial banknotes as he waits for customers in Tehran's business district January 7, 2012. REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi (IRAN - Tags: BUSINESS) - GM1E8171GCD01

Iran’s central bank tightens grip on national payment system

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Iranian musicians perform during a concert at the Interior Ministry building in Tehran April 24, 2008. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN) - GM1E44P0EH701

Iran’s concert tax infuriates artists, music fans

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A general view of the Central Bank of Iran building in Tehran January 23, 2006. Iran's central bank has not implemented any measures in preparation for U.N. action over its atomic programme because it does not believe sanctions will be imposed, the bank said on Monday. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl - RP3DSFDOPYAA

Will open market operations signal new chapter in Iran’s financial leadership?

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Here’s how Iran wants to take its financial system on the blockchain

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How this blockchain startup could help people transform traffic in Iran

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Representations of the Ripple, Bitcoin, Etherum and Litecoin virtual currencies are seen on a PC motherboard in this illustration picture, February 13, 2018. Picture is taken February 13, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration - RC1993E31370

Iran turns to crypto to enable easier spending by tourists

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Iran’s top banks launch blockchain platform to boost ailing banking system

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A money changer displays U.S. and Iranian banknotes at the Grand Bazaar in central Tehran October 7, 2015. To match Insight IRAN-BANKING/ REUTERS/Raheb Homavandi/TIMA/File Photo ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. - S1BETSJMVNAC

Iran’s central bank under pressure to print money, weaken rial

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Can Iranian sovereign crypto-rial loosen sanctions straitjacket?

Maziar Motamedi

Iranian fintech firms carve their place in fast-changing landscape

Maziar Motamedi

Esteghlal and Persepolis fans sit separately during their Iran Serie A soccer match at the Azadi (freedom) stadium in Tehran October 14, 2007. REUTERS/Morteza Nikoubazl (IRAN) - GM1DWJHVHFAA

Uncertainties abound as Iran moves to privatize its two biggest soccer clubs

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Maziar Motamedi

Can Iran turn its faltering housing sector around?

Iran’s central bank tightens grip on national payment system

Iran’s concert tax infuriates artists, music fans

Will open market operations signal new chapter in Iran’s financial leadership?

Here’s how Iran wants to take its financial system on the blockchain

How this blockchain startup could help people transform traffic in Iran

Iran turns to crypto to enable easier spending by tourists

Iran’s top banks launch blockchain platform to boost ailing banking system

Iran’s central bank under pressure to print money, weaken rial

Can Iranian sovereign crypto-rial loosen sanctions straitjacket?

Iranian fintech firms carve their place in fast-changing landscape

Uncertainties abound as Iran moves to privatize its two biggest soccer clubs