The U.S. Treasury recently added specific CBI-linked crypto addresses to its SDN list.
: Associations are calling for a streamlined process to obtain licenses, as current directives require all brokers and exchanges to conduct rial transactions through designated, bank-approved accounts to ensure transparency.
Direct payment gateways are only granted to licensed brokers under CBI supervision. Escalated
: Following the record-breaking freeze of $344 million in USDT by Tether and U.S. authorities in April 2026, the association is urging the government to adopt more resilient, decentralized standards to protect the roughly $7.8 billion Iranian crypto ecosystem. Current Regulatory Landscape (as of April 2026) Policy Area National Tolls Active
The push for stability follows a period of aggressive, often conflicting government actions, including the introduction of strict licensing regimes and a controversial mandate for shipping vessels in the to pay transit tolls in cryptocurrency. Key Demands of the Iranian Crypto Industry
: The Iran Fintech Association has explicitly designated the sharing of private user information with government bodies as a "red line," resisting recent Central Bank of Iran (CBI) policies that demand invasive data sharing.
: While a new 2026 crypto tax framework has been introduced—taxing capital gains at rates up to 35%—industry groups are pushing for incentives to encourage technological innovation rather than just revenue generation.