Iran Begins Central Bank Digital Currency ‘Crypto Rial’ Pilot Today

Bitcoin.com | Sep 23, 2022 at 3:30 AM
  • The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) has reportedly begun a pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), also known as “crypto rial”.
  • Iran’s government recently approved a “comprehensive and detailed” regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.
  • The authorities have aso resumed licensing crypto miners under the new regulatory framework.