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Re:Iran starts Bitcoin-backed ship insurance for Hormuz strait by srean on Monday May 18, 2026 @01:52PM (#48182982)
That's significant messaging though -- we don't have anything to hide, down with the dollar.

I have read many comments that the regime wants to money launder the inflow. Bitcoin would be rather inconvenient for that.

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Re:Iran starts Bitcoin-backed ship insurance for Hormuz strait by bdangubic on Monday May 18, 2026 @01:59PM (#48183089)
What would be a reason to money launder the inflow?!?
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Re:Iran starts Bitcoin-backed ship insurance for Hormuz strait by srean on Monday May 18, 2026 @02:01PM (#48183125)
I have no clue.
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