OFAC sanctioned two Iranian firms including Hormuz Safe, which “accepts payment in Bitcoin and other digital assets.”

The US sanctioned ten companies, eight tankers, and Iranian crypto exchanges, freezing $130M in digital wallets as tensions rise in the Strait of

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