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Iran Demands Bitcoin For Ships Passing Hormuz During Ceasefire (slashdot.org)
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He said that the tariff is $1 per barrel of oil, adding that empty tankers can pass freely. "Once the email arrives and Iran completes its assessment, vessels are given a few seconds to pay in Bitcoin, ensuring they can't be traced or confiscated due to sanctions," Hosseini added.

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[–] username_1@programming.dev 7 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I remember Trump was experimenting with some *coin. He should try to convince ayatollas to use it instead of Bitcoin.

[–] Bullerfar@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Haha Trump Coin and Trump retarded model wife coin. Good one.

[–] Anivia@feddit.org 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Wasn't even a "real" coin, just a token on the Solana network

[–] Bullerfar@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I know, but wasn't "coin" in the name as I recall?

[–] Anivia@feddit.org 1 points 1 day ago

I didn't mean to correct you on the name, just that it doesn't live up to its name

[–] db2@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Comparing his scamcoin to bitcoin is like comparing Flooz to a Visa gift card.

[–] username_1@programming.dev 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That is nice that you have understood my joke.

[–] db2@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

I just don't get many opportunities to make fun of Flooz 😆