Iran Demands Bitcoin For Ships Passing Hormuz During Ceasefire

submitted by technocrit to technology 384 points | 66 comments https://slashdot.org/story/26/04/08/1746237/iran-demands-bitcoin-for-ships-passing-hormuz-during-ceasefire > He said that the tariff is $1 per barrel of oil, adding that empty tankers can pass freely. “Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay in Bitcoin, ensuring they can’t be traced or confiscated due to sanctions,” Hosseini added.