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Iran's Bitcoin Toll Scheme for Strait of Hormuz Deemed 'Virtually Unworkable' by Analysts
Experts say Iran's plan to collect cryptocurrency payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly impossible via legal channels, despite the country's $7.8 billion crypto infrastructure.
Iran to Demand Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit — FT
Iran plans to charge shipping companies in cryptocurrency for passing through the Strait of Hormuz during the ceasefire period, according to the Financial Times. The tariff is set at $1 per barrel.
Binance Publishes Detailed Breakdown of Iran-Linked Transfer Allegations
Binance released a comprehensive report addressing accusations of routing $1.7 billion to Iranian entities, revealing the multi-layered fund flow and rebutting key media claims.
Iran Crypto Outflows Spike 700% Minutes After US-Israeli Airstrikes, Elliptic Reports
Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic detected a 700% surge in outflows from Iran's largest crypto exchange Nobitex within minutes of the joint US-Israeli military strikes.
11 US Senators Demand Binance Sanctions Compliance Probe
Led by Elizabeth Warren, 11 senators push for a federal probe into Binance's sanctions compliance and its 2023 settlement terms. Here's what's at stake.
Binance Leadership Rejects Allegations of $1.7B in Transfers to Iranian Entities
Binance co-CEO Richard Teng and Chief Compliance Officer Noah Perlman released a video statement denying media reports that the exchange facilitated $1.7 billion in transfers to Iran-linked accounts and fired investigators who flagged the issue.
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