Objective: As a nascent financial technology, cryptocurrencies are experiencing growth, development, and adoption across multiple economic sectors. This study aimed to identify the essential Iranian stakeholders in the field of cryptocurrencies and to assess their behavior. The findings are intended to provide policymakers with valuable insights that will assist them in formulating strategic plans and establishing a structured framework for the nation's cryptocurrency industry.
Method: The analysis of cryptocurrencies poses challenges due to the innovative and uncertain nature of several ideas, the involvement of multiple players, and the influence of diverse political, economic, social, and technical variables. Consequently, quantitative approaches alone may not provide a full understanding of this topic. The study paradigm is interpretive, employing a qualitative approach, content analysis technique, and stratified analysis of the causes.
Results: Significant findings have been identified in the private three-level patterns of actors and activists in the field of cryptocurrency in Iran, and in the first tables of each of them, a three-level statement and analysis for the communication between the actors has been presented.
Conclusions: The results obtained in this research show the reasons for the creation of the current environment governing the cryptocurrency industry in Iran, which shows the need to compile laws and regulations in the field of cryptocurrency and draw a framework for the activities of actors in this field, in order to develop this industry in the country and benefit the country from the advantages of cryptocurrencies are essential.