US: Iran may charge Bitcoin tolls for Strait of Hormuz passage
- —The market gives a 14% probability that Iran will start charging BTC tolls by October 31
- —The US accuses Tehran of using a crypto exchange to administer the fees
- —The scheme could allow Iran to bypass traditional financial channels under sanctions
- —The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global oil trade
Why it matters: Confirmation of the scheme would increase US sanctions pressure and could raise BTC volatility amid geopolitical tensions.
Source: The Cryptonomist (IT)