Iran Expands Sanctions-Evading Trade Network with Crypto Payments for Tanker Passage
Iran's adoption of cryptocurrency payments for tanker tolls is a strategic move that aligns with its existing trade networks, which have been increasingly utilizing crypto for cross-border commerce, especially oil sales. The Iranian regime, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been employing cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions. A spokesperson for Iran's Oil, Gas and P…