Iran’s Hormuz Stablecoin Toll Booth

Iran's IRGC charges $1/barrel on Hormuz — yuan or stablecoins only. At $105 WTI it's real revenue and a de-dollarisation test case for every chokepoint holder.
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Iran's IRGC charges $1/barrel on Hormuz — yuan or stablecoins only. At $105 WTI it's real revenue and a de-dollarisation test case for every chokepoint holder.

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