Bitcoin Oil Day: Iran Takes Crypto at the Strait of Hormuz
Since mid-March 2026, Iran has required Bitcoin, USDT, or yuan from oil tankers crossing the Strait of Hormuz. It is not something to celebrate — but it is something to understand.
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