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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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U.S. Sanctions Bitcoin Insurance Platform Linked to IRGC for Strait of Hormuz Ships
Blockchain Reporter Aug 1, 00:00 UTC

U.S. Sanctions Bitcoin Insurance Platform Linked to IRGC for Strait of Hormuz Ships

The Treasury's action against Hormuz Safe shows how Bitcoin is being used to circumvent sanctions on Iranian shipping, raising urgent compliance questions.

US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies
Bitcoin Magazine Jul 31, 16:20 UTC

US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies

Bitcoin Magazine US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies The news comes after the U.S. froze Iran's other digital assets. This post US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Poli…

US sanctions 2 Iranian firms over Bitcoin insurance in Strait of Hormuz transit
CoinTurk News Jul 31, 15:28 UTC

US sanctions 2 Iranian firms over Bitcoin insurance in Strait of Hormuz transit

🚨 US Treasury sanctioned Iranian firms using Bitcoin for mandatory Hormuz transit insurance. 🛳️ Vessels must buy IRGC-approved coverage, with HormuzSafe accepting digital assets to avoid sanctions. 💸 Blockchain experts found no evidence…

US Treasury sanctions Iran’s Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance scheme
Crypto Briefing News Jul 31, 13:00 UTC

US Treasury sanctions Iran’s Bitcoin-backed shipping insurance scheme

The sanctions could strain Iran's maritime economy, disrupt global shipping routes, and escalate geopolitical tensions in the region.

US Sanctions Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Ships
Bitcoin World Jul 31, 12:50 UTC

US Sanctions Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Ships

BitcoinWorld US Sanctions Iran-Linked Bitcoin Insurance Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Ships The United States has imposed sanctions on an Iran-linked Bitcoin insurance scheme that provided coverage for ships operating in the Strait of Hormuz,…

US sanctions firms behind Iran’s Strait of Hormuz BTC insurance scheme
Protos Jul 30, 14:35 UTC

US sanctions firms behind Iran’s Strait of Hormuz BTC insurance scheme

The US Treasury sanctioned two Iranian maritime firms as it tries to curb Iran's Strait of Hormuz bitcoin insurance scheme.