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Iran sanctioned by the United States for a bitcoin maritime extortion scheme in the Strait of Hormuz

Washington sanctions two Iranian companies for a forced insurance scheme payable in bitcoin.

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The fact

The Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime route, was targeted by this extortion imposed on ships.

These sanctions aim to cut off Iranian entities' access to the international financial system.

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Why it matters

Ce racket maritime en cryptomonnaie illustre l'utilisation croissante des actifs numériques dans les circuits illicites, tout en mettant en lumière les tensions géopolitiques autour d'une voie maritime cruciale pour le commerce mondial.

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