Crimes Related to Cryptocurrencies in the Iranian Legal System and the Common Law System
Keywords:
cryptocurrencies, crimes, money laundering, Iranian legal system, common law systemAbstract
Cryptocurrencies, as an emerging phenomenon in the world of finance and technology, have attracted significant attention. These digital currencies operate based on blockchain technology and facilitate financial transactions without the need for traditional intermediaries such as banks. In the Iranian legal system, due to the novelty of the topic, there is no specific and comprehensive legislation to address crimes related to this domain. Nevertheless, some existing laws on combating money laundering and financial crimes can be extended to partially cover cryptocurrencies. The Central Bank of Iran and other financial institutions are currently in the process of formulating regulations to manage and supervise this field. On the other hand, in the common law system, which is implemented in countries such as the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, multiple laws have been enacted to confront crimes associated with cryptocurrencies. Institutions such as the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network under the U.S. Department of the Treasury have developed detailed regulations to monitor and control cryptocurrency transactions. This article examines the differences and similarities in the laws and regulations related to cryptocurrencies in the Iranian and common law legal systems and analyzes the efforts of both systems in addressing the legal challenges associated with this field.
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