PANews reported on December 9 that according to Bitcoin.com, Iran is changing its stance on digital currencies from imposing restrictions to focusing on regulation, according to Abdolnaser Hemmati, Iran's Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance. At an event in Tehran, Hemmati emphasized the government's plan to mitigate the economic risks posed by digital currencies while taking advantage of their potential benefits. He emphasized the authority of the Central Bank of Iran in managing digital assets and highlighted the potential of digital currencies in promoting youth employment, increasing economic assets and offsetting sanctions.