Šta je iranski program "Hormuz Safe"? Kako Teheran planira da zaradi 10 milijardi dolara koristeći sistem osiguranja brodova koji je podržan kriptovalutom Bitcoin

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Iran has unveiled a new Bitcoin-backed insurance mechanism for ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz, marking Tehran’s latest attempt to monetise and tighten control over one of the world’s most strategically important maritime chokepoints amid ongoing tensions with the United States.

The programme, called “Hormuz Safe,” is being positioned by Iran as a state-supported insurance service for shipping companies and cargo owners operating through the strait. According to details cited in reports by Moneycontrol, the Iranian government believes the initiative could generate more than $10 billion in revenue.

The development comes at a sensitive moment in the US-Iran standoff, with negotiations between Washington and Tehran still underway over sanctions and maritime security in the Gulf.

According to the reported details of the programme, the service will initially apply to “Iranian shipping companies and cargo owners.” Iranian authorities said, “The shipment will be covered from the moment of confirmation and signed receipt will be given to the owner.”

Officials have not yet clarified whether the insurance fee would be charged separately from the controversial toll system Iran has already imposed on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. In recent weeks, toll charges on some vessels reportedly reached as high as $2 million per ship.

Iran has also indicated that an official website providing further details on Hormuz Safe is “coming soon.”

The announcement reflects Tehran’s broader strategy of transforming the Strait of Hormuz into both a geopolitical pressure point and an economic revenue stream after months of disruptions linked to the US-Iran conflict. The waterway remains critical to global energy markets, with a substantial share of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passing through the route.

The insurance initiative also arrives as diplomacy between the US and Iran shows tentative signs of movement.

Earlier, reports citing Iran’s Tasnim News Agency said the United States had agreed in a new negotiation framework to temporarily waive certain sanctions on Iran’s oil sector during ongoing talks. According to the report, the latest draft differs from previous proposals because it allows limited sanctions relief before a final agreement is concluded.

However, Tehran is reportedly still demanding the complete removal of all sanctions as part of any long-term deal, while Washington is currently offering only temporary waivers tied to the negotiation process.

The parallel developments highlight the complex balancing act unfolding in the Gulf. On one hand, the US appears to be exploring limited economic concessions to keep diplomacy alive. On the other, Iran continues building parallel economic and strategic mechanisms around the Strait of Hormuz to strengthen leverage over global shipping and energy markets.

Analysts say the introduction of a Bitcoin-backed insurance structure is particularly notable because it may help Iran reduce exposure to conventional Western financial systems and sanctions enforcement mechanisms.

The broader concern for global markets, however, remains the continued uncertainty surrounding maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Even with diplomatic talks continuing, Iran has repeatedly indicated that shipping conditions in the region will not return to their pre-war status anytime soon.
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