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Iran has turned the Strait of Hormuz into a cryptocurrency hub.\u00a0<\/span>According to Fars News reports, Iran has launched ‘Hormuz Safe,’ a state-sponsored digital maritime security platform.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Iranian government intends to use this platform to implement marine insurance policies for vessels that pass through the Strait of Hormuz and the Persian Gulf. Notably, s<\/span>ettlements will be conducted in Bitcoin [BTC] and select other cryptocurrencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Previously, maritime insurance was settled through Western financial institutions, from which Iran was largely excluded. With \u2018Hormuz Safe,\u2019 the reliance on SWIFT and other Western intermediaries will be removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source: Fars News Agency<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Why is this move bullish for the crypto market?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Furthermore, by utilizing Bitcoin, Iran avoids the dollar-based financial system that provides Washington with power. This action comes as formal negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are at a standstill and tensions are rising. This continues to happen despite a ceasefire in place since early April. <\/span><\/p>\n

Iran views this as a strategic opportunity, given that 20% of the world\u2019s daily oil supply passes through the Strait of Hormuz. The platform is projected to generate up to $10 billion in revenue, but only if it secures a substantial share of the Persian Gulf shipping insurance market.<\/span><\/p>\n

Notably, this isn’t the first cryptocurrency move<\/a> tied to the Strait of Hormuz. <\/span>Iran had announced that it would levy a<\/span> $1 fee per barrel of oi<\/span><\/a>l transported by ships attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Current market dynamics<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Having said that, the “Hormuz Safe” plan is published at a time when the cryptocurrency market is in a “fear” zone. The global market capitalization has also decreased by 1.54% to $2.56 trillion at press time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Source: Alternative<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However, Iran’s move is unduly optimistic for the crypto market, as it demonstrates the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Final Summary <\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Without SWIFT and other Western intermediaries, Iran’s ‘Hormuz Safe’ plan could be a major turning point. <\/span><\/em><\/li>\n
  • The global market cap drop and the market lying in the “Fear” zone at press time still raise concerns.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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