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DOJ targets 127,271 BTC in Iran forfeiture push
The US Department of Justice has filed forfeiture complaints targeting over $1 billion in crypto, including 127,271 BTC, allegedly tied to the Iranian government.
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Tether reports approximately $550 million in Iran-linked USDT freezes
Tether reports freezing approximately $550 million in Iran-linked USD₮ during 2026, aligning with expanded U.S. sanctions and facing Senate criticism over wallet blocking.
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Binance faces U.S. probe over alleged Iran sanctions bypass
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether Binance knowingly allowed users to bypass U.S. sanctions on Iran, with allegations of over $1 billion in Iran-linked trades.
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OFAC extends Iran sanctions to the digital assets sector
OFAC has extended Iran sanctions to the digital assets sector, marking the first U.S. sectoral determination covering Iran's digital assets, effective August 24.
