The Treasury Department said the Hormuz Safe platform accepted bitcoin and other digital assets as part of an alleged sanctions workaround tied to IRGC-backed shipping controls.

Treasury designates firms linked to Iran's maritime extortion scheme. U.S. charges for Hormuz fees by July 31, 2026 at 0.3% YES.

OFAC sanctioned two Iranian firms tied to the IRGC for forcing ships to buy crypto-payable insurance to transit the Strait of Hormuz, raising