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news El Financiero 2026-05-18

Iran Launches Bitcoin-Backed Maritime Insurance for Strait of Hormuz Transit

Iran has introduced 'Hormuz Safe,' a Bitcoin-backed maritime insurance service for shipping companies transiting the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to generate significant revenue and formalize control over the crucial waterway.

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