TechFlow reported on January 2 that, according to Bitcoin.com, the Syrian Center for Economic Research (SCER) has submitted a "Bitcoin policy" proposal to the new government, recommending the construction of a banking system based on the Bitcoin network. The proposal urges the new government to establish a regulatory framework for digital asset trading and mining, digitize the Syrian pound backed by assets such as the U.S. dollar and Bitcoin, and allow entrepreneurs to use public energy resources for Bitcoin mining.
Following the rise of interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in December 2024, efforts are underway to seek international recognition and secure reconstruction funding. The SCER has warned the government about challenges including sanctions, technological constraints, and debts from the previous regime, while calling for avoidance of high-interest loans and inflationary monetary policies, and advocating for citizens' right to self-custody of digital assets.
