Iran denies reports of crypto tolls in Strait of Hormuz

Summary Iranian state-linked media reject claims Tehran is already collecting Strait of Hormuz tolls in Bitcoin or stablecoins. Maritime security firms warn of parallel scam emails demanding crypto “clearance” fees from stranded vessels. The controversy comes after Western media detailed Iranian plans to charge about $1 per barrel for oil transit, potentially worth tens of…

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Kalshi Cracks Down on Political Insider Trading, Bans Three US Candidates

Newly released safeguards helped Kalshi identify three candidates placing trades tied to their campaigns, which resulted in fines and five-year platform bans. Prediction market platform Kalshi has suspended three US political candidates after finding they traded on the outcomes of elections in which they were directly involved, describing the cases as “political insider trading.”…

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