EghtesadOnline: Iran’s vice president for science and technology believes that studies focusing on cryptocurrencies should be included in the long-term plans of the country since a decision on the issue cannot be reached in the short run.

EghtesadOnline: Iran’s High Council of Cyberspace, one of the main entities deciding the fate of virtual currencies in Iran, has welcomed the idea of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies if they are harnessed by clearly-stated regulations.