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US Treasury Expands Iran Crypto Crackdown to Procurement Networks

US Treasury Expands Iran Crypto Crackdown to Procurement Networks

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The U.S. Treasury is widening its squeeze on Iran’s sanctions-busting machine, targeting not just crypto-linked money movement but the procurement network that keeps military-linked supply chains humming, according to U.S. Treasury extends Irans crypto finance crackdown to procurement networks. Nine individuals and entities sanctioned China and Hong Kong intermediaries targeted IRGC and defense-linked procurement networks […]

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US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Evasion

US Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchanges Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Evasion

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Washington is tightening the vise on Iran’s crypto channels, and the latest move hits four Iranian exchanges accused of helping the regime dodge sanctions, move money across borders, and keep its financial machinery alive, as detailed in new sanctions from the US Treasury. OFAC sanctioned four Iranian crypto exchanges Nobitex is accused of handling more […]

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US Redirects 49 Vessels as Iran Sanctions Enforcement Escalates

US Redirects 49 Vessels as Iran Sanctions Enforcement Escalates

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The United States is reportedly redirecting 49 vessels as part of a renewed push to enforce sanctions on Iran, even as talks remain stalled and neither side looks eager to blink first. 49 vessels redirected US sanctions on Iran intensify Maritime sanctions enforcement ramps up Shipping disruptions and higher insurance risk Stalled negotiations raise escalation […]

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OFAC Warns Iran Crypto Payments Can Trigger Sanctions as Nobitex Faces Scrutiny

OFAC Warns Iran Crypto Payments Can Trigger Sanctions as Nobitex Faces Scrutiny

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The U.S. Treasury is warning that payments routed to Iran — including through crypto — can trigger sanctions enforcement, while fresh reporting puts Nobitex, Iran’s largest crypto exchange, under heavier scrutiny for alleged ties to state-linked entities. OFAC says Iran-related payments can violate sanctions, even when routed through digital assets Nobitex is facing renewed scrutiny […]

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US Freezes $344M in Iran-Linked Crypto as Tether Blocks USDT on Tron

US Freezes $344M in Iran-Linked Crypto as Tether Blocks USDT on Tron

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Washington has frozen about $344 million in crypto tied to Iranian-linked wallets, a sharp reminder that centralized stablecoins are not a magical escape hatch from sanctions. The move, which followed Tether’s own freeze of the same funds, hits wallets reportedly connected to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Hizballah. $344 million frozen in Iran-linked […]

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Binance Faces $1B Iran Sanctions Violation Claims by Whistleblowers

Binance Faces $1B Iran Sanctions Violation Claims by Whistleblowers

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Binance Scandal: $1B Iran Sanctions Violation Alleged by Whistleblowers Binance, the heavyweight of cryptocurrency exchanges, finds itself back in hot water as five former compliance investigators accuse the platform of processing nearly $1 billion in transactions tied to Iranian entities, breaching U.S. sanctions even after a landmark 2023 plea deal with the Department of Justice […]

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Binance Under Fire: Investigators Fired Over $1B Iranian Sanctions Breach Allegations

Binance Under Fire: Investigators Fired Over $1B Iranian Sanctions Breach Allegations

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New Binance Controversy: Investigators Alleging Iranian Sanctions Violations Fired Binance, the titan of cryptocurrency exchanges, is back in the crosshairs with explosive allegations of processing over $1 billion in transactions tied to Iran, potentially breaching U.S. sanctions. A recent Fortune report reveals that internal compliance investigators who flagged these issues were abruptly fired, casting a […]

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Nobitex: Iran’s Crypto Exchange Builds Trust Despite Sanctions and Cyberattacks

Nobitex: Iran’s Crypto Exchange Builds Trust Despite Sanctions and Cyberattacks

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How Nobitex Builds Trust as an Iran Cryptocurrency Exchange Under Sanctions Nobitex, a powerhouse cryptocurrency exchange with over ten million verified users in the Middle East, is proving that trust can be hard-coded into the volatile world of crypto. Operating under the crushing weight of international sanctions on Iran, this platform has not only survived […]

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