At that time, the deputy director in charge of drafting regulations for Iran's Supreme Cyberspace Council claimed that the idea of launching a national cryptocurrency is being actively pursued. US 's Central Bank , Central Bank and Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade are among the major government organisations which have recognised cryptocurrency mining as a legitimate industry. Iranian news agency Central Bank said IBENA , secretary of Iran 's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade , revealed the decision, and added a legal framework could be introduced as soon as this month . Firoozabadi also said the government is considering launching a national cryptocurrency to help domestic firms do business with foreign investors amid US sanctions.
US 's Central Bank , Central Bank and Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade are among the major government organisations which have recognised cryptocurrency mining as a legitimate industry. Iranian news agency Central Bank said IBENA , secretary of Iran 's Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade , revealed the decision, and added a legal framework could be introduced as soon as this month . Firoozabadi also said the government is considering launching a national cryptocurrency to help domestic firms do business with foreign investors amid US sanctions.