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Iran Introduces Bitcoin-Powered Shipping Platform

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Nidhi Kolhapur

Iran has launched Hormuz Safe, a state-backed maritime insurance platform accepting cryptocurrency payments, including Bitcoin. Officials say the system is designed to reduce reliance on SWIFT and Western financial intermediaries while supporting vessels operating through the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. Iranian authorities reportedly estimate the initiative could generate more than $10 billion in revenue if adoption grows. Analysts warn the platform may still face significant sanctions pressure, regulatory scrutiny, and compliance hurdles as global governments tighten oversight of crypto-linked financial networks and cross-border trade.


Nidhi Kolhapur

Qadir Ak is the founder of Coinpedia. He has over a decade of experience writing about technology and has been covering the blockchain and cryptocurrency space since 2010. He has also interviewed a few prominent experts within the cryptocurrency space.

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