Fidelity: The trend of moving away from the dollar system in the global economy is strengthening
According to a new report by Fidelity Digital Assets, the Iranian government's acceptance of Bitcoin for oil shipping duties and the increase in the share of gold in central bank reserves signal significant shifts in the global financial system. The company's report, "Six Key Trends Shaping Digital Assets in 2026," highlights the emergence of alternative settlement mechanisms. This is reported by Coindesk .
Tehran's acceptance of BTC for oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz reinforces the view that cryptocurrency, due to its neutral and decentralized nature, could replace the USD in the future. Meanwhile, although the price of gold has fallen slightly from its record high in January, demand for this asset by central banks remains consistently high.
According to the Iranian Ministry of Economy's plan, maritime insurance models will be based on Bitcoin payments executed at blockchain speed. This system allows for the issuance of various maritime insurance policies and financial liability certificates. In April 2026, the Iranian government announced that it would accept stablecoins and the Chinese yuan alongside Bitcoin for oil shipping duties.
Despite U.S. officials freezing $344 million in stablecoins linked to the Iranian government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the Tether (USDt) token remains dominant in oil shipping payments. According to researchers at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), this situation indicates a growing need for assets outside the traditional financial system.
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