[Published February 2019]
"Last month, US lawmakers introduced bills against Iran’s efforts to create a sovereign cryptocurrency.
Portions of the Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), called for an investigation into Iran’s crypto efforts. A corresponding bill was submitted in the Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The proposals call for sanctions against those who knowingly provide Iran with funding, services or “technological support, used in connection with the development of Iranian digital currency.”"
https://www.coindesk.com/gold-backed-cryptocurrency-launched-by-iranian-banks-report?amp
"Last month, US lawmakers introduced bills against Iran’s efforts to create a sovereign cryptocurrency.
Portions of the Blocking Iran Illicit Finance Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wisc.), called for an investigation into Iran’s crypto efforts. A corresponding bill was submitted in the Senate by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The proposals call for sanctions against those who knowingly provide Iran with funding, services or “technological support, used in connection with the development of Iranian digital currency.”"
https://www.coindesk.com/gold-backed-cryptocurrency-launched-by-iranian-banks-report?amp