2018-7-26 20:03 |
Iran has confirmed it will press ahead with creating its own state-issued cryptocurrency to circumvent incoming U.S.. sanctions, local media Press TV reported July 25.
Besides, it can help us at the time of sanctions.” Technical details about the national cryptocurrency remain unknown, while a national encrypted key for the domestic banking system could see an introduction likely within the next three months following “ironing out” of inconsistencies.
Talk of Iran releasing a national cryptocurrency had surfaced months previously as the looming return of U.S. sanctions led to increasing calls for preemptive measures.
The country’s authorities had previously come out against public cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), in April banning banks from dealing with them altogether.
Like Venezuela’s state-sponsored token Petro, Iran now appears to be looking to blockchain technology to circumvent challenges, including a complete ban on acquiring U.S. dollars from August.
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