Iran Mercantile Exchange Ready to Launch Cryptocurrency Trade

Managing director of Iran Mercantile Exchange says the commodity bourse is ready to host the trade of cryptocurrencies and also tap into the potential of blockchain technology in enhancing commodity trade. 
"Whether or not cryptocurrencies can be traded on the IME should be decided by the relevant authorities. We have conducted our own studies both in the area of Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh) and legality with help from experts and are ready to use it in the bourse," Hamed Soltaninejad told the Financial Tribune.