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Iran to charge bitcoin tolls on oil tankers passing through Strait of Hormuz during ceasefire

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Published 2026-04-08 13:14 UTCUpdated 2026-04-09 02:44 UTC

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Iran wants to turn the Strait of Hormuz into a $1-per-barrel Bitcoin tollbooth

Crypto.News · News · crypto.news · 2026-04-08 17:22 UTC

Iran is weighing crypto tolls for ships using Strait of Hormuz: Report

Cointelegraph · News · cointelegraph.com · 2026-04-08 15:43 UTC

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Overview

During a two-week ceasefire with the US, Iran plans to require oil tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz to pay a $1 per barrel toll in bitcoin. This measure aims to bypass sanctions and traditional financial systems, ensuring payments cannot be traced or confiscated.

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Why now

Coincides with a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the US, enabling new transit arrangements.
Sanctions limit Iran's access to traditional financial systems, prompting crypto adoption.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a vital chokepoint for global oil flows, amplifying the impact of this policy.

Why it matters

Highlights bitcoin's growing role in circumventing sanctions and geopolitical conflicts.
Demonstrates innovative use of crypto payments in global energy trade and maritime transit.
Signals potential shifts in how critical infrastructure tolls are collected amid geopolitical tensions.

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Recurring claims

Iran plans to charge oil tankers $1 per barrel in bitcoin to transit the Strait of Hormuz during a two-week ceasefire.
Bitcoin payments are intended to bypass sanctions and prevent toll payments from being traced or confiscated.
Iran could earn around 282 BTC daily from the bitcoin tolls on oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

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