Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says

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Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. CoinDeskPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says ↗Sep 18, 2026, 2:52 AM
2. CointelegraphIndependent · Supports · EN · 50%
   Bitcoin cycle bottom may already be in at $58K, says analyst James Check ↗Sep 18, 2026, 4:47 AM

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• Iran’s Strait of Hormuz toll booth ran through a bitcoin exchange, U.S. says Observed

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Timeline

1. September 18, 2026 at 2:52 AMFirst reported
2. Sep 18, 2026, 4:53 AMUnverified · 68/67%

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