US sanctions firms behind Iran’s Strait of Hormuz BTC insurance scheme
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6 outlets - including Blockchainreporter, Bitcoinmagazine and Coin-turk and 3 more - are covering this story. The Treasury's action against Hormuz Safe shows how Bitcoin is being used to circumvent sanctions on Iranian shipping, raising urgent compliance questions.
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