Following #Russia , which has recently passed many laws regarding cryptocurrencies, #Iran has also made a regulatory move. The Iranian Finance Minister stated that the government wants to regulate cryptocurrencies instead of restricting them.
Iran, which is known for its prohibitive policies on cryptocurrencies in recent years but regulates some mining activities, has decided to change its method in this area. Iranian Finance Minister Abdulnaser Hemmati said, “We do not want cryptocurrencies to be restricted, but regulated.”
“To minimize youth unemployment…”
According to past information from the Iranian news agency IRNA, Hemmati stated that they want to support this area in a way that will continue the path of youth and reduce unemployment, as the regulations that will eliminate the negative effects of cryptocurrencies will work. The minister also said that the central bank will no longer control cryptocurrencies.
Hemmati also stated that they hope to prevent US sanctions thanks to cryptocurrencies.
They had imported with cryptocurrencies
As it will be remembered, a trade with cryptocurrencies was also investigated in Iran about 2 years ago. An import was made by paying 10 million cryptocurrencies, but no other details were shared.
Russia, which was previously against cryptocurrencies, has also been doing some work in the recent period and it does not go unnoticed that it has paved the way for trade with cryptocurrencies. Iran and Russia, which have been heavily affected by US penalties and operate mostly in the East, especially China, in their natural gas and oil sales, have been more positive towards cryptocurrencies in recent years in order to avoid Western sanctions.
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Iran approves regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

Iran is taking a unified approach to regulate cryptocurrencies to balance oversight with economic development, IRNA reported.
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) recently approved a “Policy and Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrencies”, reaffirming its role as the primary regulator.
The framework emphasizes licensing crypto brokers and custodians under CBI supervision while ensuring compliance with anti-money laundering (AML) laws, counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regulations, and tax obligations.
CBI Governor Mohammadreza Farzin highlighted collaboration with other agencies, such as the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, to develop robust regulatory mechanisms for the digital asset ecosystem.
According to the official, the mentioned framework focuses on active regulation and leveraging digital currencies’ economic potential.
Echoing these efforts, Abdolnasser Hemmati, Minister of Economic Affairs, stressed the government’s commitment to organizing—not restricting—cryptocurrencies.
“Attempts to impose limitations have failed. Instead, we aim to manage their risks and capitalize on their benefits, including job creation and bypassing sanctions,” Hemmati said.
He criticized internet filtering for its economic impact and called for a shift toward expanding Iran’s digital economy. —Tehran Times
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