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Iran uses bitcoin exchange for Strait of Hormuz tolls, US claims

Crypto Briefing·September 18, 2026·1 min read
Iran uses bitcoin exchange for Strait of Hormuz tolls, US claims

Iran's use of a bitcoin exchange to collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz could intensify economic tensions, challenging traditional sanctions and financial systems, according to U.S. claims. The exchange reportedly processed payments from ships using the key oil route.

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