# Сопутствующие статьи по теме Blockchain

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A Hidden Financial War? Iran Collects Strait Passage Fees with Stablecoins

Iran has officially institutionalized a mandatory toll system for all large tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting dollar-denominated payments. Instead, fees must be paid either via yuan-denominated wire transfers or in USD-pegged stablecoins via decentralized networks. The move is designed to bypass U.S. financial sanctions and traditional banking channels like SWIFT system. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is implementing a tiered pricing model based on geopolitical alignment: allies like China and Russia pay the lowest rates, while U.S. allies and Israel are barred entirely. Vessels must display approved flags and are escorted through the strait after payment. This marks the first time a nation has integrated cryptocurrency into strategic-level payment infrastructure at commercial scale. The mechanism could channel over $20 billion annually in stablecoins through Iranian-controlled wallets, creating a grey liquidity pool shielded by sovereign power. However, risks remain. Compliance with sanctions from the EU and UK may void insurance coverage for vessels paying the IRGC, forcing shipowners to choose between longer routes or potential financial penalties. Russia is considering a similar model for the Northern Sea Route, signaling a broader shift toward using geographic chokepoints as financial leverage in a reordered global trade system.

marsbit04/07 03:51

A Hidden Financial War? Iran Collects Strait Passage Fees with Stablecoins

marsbit04/07 03:51

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