Iran is looking for ways to introduce a legal framework for cryptocurrencies, while Bitcoin mining remains under embargo in the country. 

During the cabinet’s Economic Coordination Board meeting on Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani emphasized the need to legalize cryptocurrency activities to preserve and protect national interests.Rouhani said the country must pay attention to the legal and technical requirements regarding crypto and digital currencies.

Rouhani called for a joint study between different parties to establish a legal framework for cryptocurrencies. “The responsible agencies in the field of capital markets should cooperate with the media and cyberspace in the field of information, education and public awareness about this phenomenon and its instructions and laws,” he said.