With the recent increase in the exchange rate in the country and the significant rise in global Bitcoin prices, serious evidence of a new wave of demand for cryptocurrency mining in Iran is observed. If restrictive policies against legal farms continue and cabinet decisions are not fully implemented by executive bodies, the likelihood of a relentless increase in unauthorized activities and consequently, the closure of legal mining centers will be very high. This trend can exacerbate the electricity balance crisis, increase power outages in the summer of 2025, and lead to the loss of consumption management and effective supervision capabilities. In this regard, the Blockchain Association of Iran suggests solutions to control this situation and direct the existing demand towards legal activities.
