Blockchain brainsWhen the Strait of Hormuz Closes: How Geopolitical Shocks Reshape Crypto and Merchant Payments
The 2026 Hormuz crisis severed 20% of world oil supply, crashed Bitcoin to $66K, and proved stablecoins are critical financial infrastructure. Here is what merchants accepting crypto need to know about geopolitical risk, settlement options, and non-custodial payment rails.











