Iran, Russia Discuss Crypto Collaboration 

Russia’s State Duma supports building ties with Iran and the Central Bank of Iran, says Anton Tkachev, deputy of the State Duma, noting that the two countries need to make better use of financial and blockchain technology for improving and expanding their financial performance. 
"It is our observation that both sides have the technological grounds for collaborating in cryptocurrencies. Iran and Russia can start trading cryptocurrencies. Trust and security are two key requirements in this regards," the official was quoted as saying at a press conference Monday in Tehran, the way2pay website reported. 
"We have already started cooperation in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology," Tkachev noted.