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Iran Demands Cryptocurrency Payments for Strait of Hormuz Oil Transit
Iran has imposed a toll of approximately $1 per barrel on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, requiring payments in cryptocurrency. This move aims to bypass international sanctions, avoid traceability, and prevent asset seizures by using digital currencies for transactions.
Date:
11.04.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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