[63218] Iran launches maritime insurance system in Bitcoin alongside a wave of online consumer promotions
[63218] Iran launches maritime insurance system in Bitcoin alongside a wave of online consumer promotions
The Iranian Fars News Agency reports on the establishment of a maritime insurance system for passage through the Strait of Hormuz paid in Bitcoin, concurrent with a wave of online shopping promotions on AliExpress.
Tension in the Strait of Hormuz: Iran introduces a digital maritime insurance system
According to a report by the 301 Arab World News channel, the Iranian news agency 'Fars' announced that the Revolutionary Guards have launched a new system called "Hormuz Safe." The system is intended to provide "maritime cargo insurance" for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the report, payment for the insurance services will be made exclusively using the digital currency "Bitcoin." Channel 301, which presents a line identified as hostile to Iranian policy, raises the report in the context of the organization's activity in the maritime domain.
Wave of promotions on AliExpress in Israel
Parallel to the security reports, extensive activity was recorded today in Israeli deal channels on Telegram, which aggregate discounted transactions on the AliExpress platform. Channels such as IsraDeal and Deal of the Day reported on a series of products at attractive prices, including, among other things, cleaning products, kitchen aids, and fashion accessories.
Among the prominent deals published:
- Premium Links featured a rechargeable fan for 18 shekels and a children's shirt for 11 shekels.
- Deal of the Day offered a 3-in-1 squeegee with a sprayer for 10 shekels and a bicycle lock for 14 shekels.
- The Product Deals Channel noted that the popular squeegee received 6,784 orders and a rating of 91.6%.
All the promotions usually include free shipping, which indicates the continuation of the trend of mass online purchases by the Israeli consumer during this period.