Paying Iran in crypto could put shippers at sanctions risk: Chainalysis
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Shipping firms that pay Iran in cryptocurrency for transit fees may face sanctions exposure, according to Chainalysis. Iran has expanded its use of digital assets to facilitate trade, but cryptocurrency is not a foolproof workaround for sanctions.
Shipping firms using cryptocurrency to pay Iran transit fees risk sanctions. Iran may collect fees in crypto, but this is not a safe way to avoid sanctions. The US has warned against attempts by Tehran to impose tolls on shipping. Iran has increased its use of digital assets for trade, but crypto transactions are transparent and can be traced. Other sanctioned states, like Russia, have also used digital tokens for cross-border trade.
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