U.S. sanctions Iran-linked bitcoin insurance scheme for Strait of Hormuz ships
CoinDesk· Shaurya Malwa· Jul 31, 2026 · 11:58 AM
The Treasury Department said the Hormuz Safe platform accepted bitcoin and other digital assets as part of an alleged sanctions workaround tied to IRGC-backed shipping controls.
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