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EU and Persian Gulf states pressure Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open as crypto toll payments reshape sanctions landscape

Crypto Briefing·July 18, 2026·1 min read
EU and Persian Gulf states pressure Iran to keep Strait of Hormuz open as crypto toll payments reshape sanctions landscape

The EU and Persian Gulf states are pressuring Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open as Iran demands transit fees in bitcoin and USDT. This development reshapes sanctions evasion dynamics, highlighting crypto's role in geopolitical tensions and potential impacts on global trade routes.

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