Iran Charges Tolls for Ships Passing through the Strait of Hormuz Using Crypto


For the first time in history, one of the world's most important maritime checkpoints has adopted Crypto as an official payment method.
Fee: ~$1 per barrel of oil (approximately $2M per VLCC ship). Accepting Bitcoin, USDT, and China's Renminbi.
Iran requires payment within seconds via Bitcoin to "avoid" any freezing or interference from sanctions. Amid fragile ceasefire agreements, Iran is using Crypto to assert sovereignty in Hormuz.
Many people are worried when Bitcoin dips slightly after this news, but looking at the bigger picture: When conflicts escalate, "Neutral Money" (neutral currencies) like $BTC are the last to remain standing, guys.
Bitcoin is uncontrollable, cannot be frozen, and doesn't require permission from any central bank. This is the reason Bitcoin was created, and this case is a living proof of BTC's core value in the real world.
Short-term fluctuations may occur, but in the long-term, Bitcoin's position is being strengthened.
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