Crypto World News reports, citing Wu, who said on Twitter that the Trump administration’s easing of cryptocurrency regulations has unintentionally weakened the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions and dollar hegemony. Data shows that illegal crypto transactions surged by more than 160% in 2025, and countries such as Russia and Iran are using crypto infrastructure to evade financial blockades. For example, Iran has recently begun charging commercial ships “tolls” in the Strait of Hormuz payable in BTC or USDT, with estimated daily revenue reaching $36 million.