Iran launches BTC-backed shipping insurance for Strait of Hormuz
The 'Hormuz Safe' service reportedly lets shipping companies transit the strait with Bitcoin-denominated coverage — and Iran says it could pull $10B in revenue from the program.
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The 'Hormuz Safe' service reportedly lets shipping companies transit the strait with Bitcoin-denominated coverage — and Iran says it could pull $10B in revenue from the program.
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