Iran Launches Bitcoin-Backed Shipping Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Transit
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Summary
Iran has launched a Bitcoin-backed insurance service called "Hormuz Safe" for Iranian shipping companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the semi-official Fars news agency. The service, reported via documents from Iran's Ministry of Economy and Financial Affairs, claims to provide fast, verifiable digital insurance. However, details on how the insurance works and whether it's available to foreign vessels remain unclear.
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