ME News reports that on April 11 (UTC+8), Kaitlin Martin, Senior Intelligence Analyst at Chainalysis, stated that shipping companies using cryptocurrency to pay transit fees potentially destined for Iran could face significant sanctions risk. Martin told Cointelegraph that under current sanctions frameworks, any payments made to the Iranian regime—including those related to passage through critical waterways—could be interpreted as “material support,” exposing companies to violations of U.S. and international restrictions. “Doing so could carry serious sanctions compliance risks, as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is sanctioned by multiple jurisdictions, and Iran is subject to comprehensive U.S. sanctions,” she said. Previous reports suggested Iran may seek to collect transit fees in cryptocurrency. Although unconfirmed by official sources, U.S. President Donald Trump has stated he would not accept any attempt by Tehran to levy tolls on shipping passing through this vital waterway. (Source: ODaily)
Chainalysis Warns Shipping Companies of Sanction Risks Associated with Paying Iran via Cryptocurrency
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Chainalysis warns shipping companies that paying Iran via cryptocurrency could trigger sanctions. Senior analyst Kaitlin Martin said such payments, including transit fees, risk being classified as material support. Reports suggest Iran may be collecting fees in cryptocurrency, though no confirmation has been provided. Traders monitoring altcoins to watch should note the growing regulatory pressure in the cryptocurrency market.
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