Iran’s initiative to launch a state-backed digital currency has reached its final stage of development. The draft of the project has been prepared at the behest of President Hassan Rouhani, local news outlet Financial Tribune reported on Saturday, citing a government official statement.
Saeed Mahdiyoun, the deputy director in charge of drafting regulations for the country’s High Council for Cyberspace, has reportedly told the Iranian news agency IBENA that the draft document is now ready and will be officially announced soon. He added that idea of introducing a national cryptocurrency has been actively pursued in the recent meetings of the council.
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