Sadegh Al-Hosseini, an economist, stated at the National Digital Currency Event: "My prediction for the future of cryptocurrencies is positive. It is both an opportunity for those who understand it and a threat for those who do not and want to remain in their traditional structures."

EghtesadOnline: Managing director of Iran Mercantile Exchange says the commodity bourse is ready to host the trade of cryptocurrencies and also tap into the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing commodity trade.

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s minister of communications and information technology has addressed the recent ban on cryptocurrency trade and efforts by the country to develop its own virtual currency.