16 stories about Iran from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 12, 2026.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is targeting about $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency and knows where the funds are. Reports say a seizure or freeze could happen this week, but they do not identify the crypto asset or explain the legal and technical steps involved.
A Senate report accuses Tether’s USDT stablecoin of enabling Iran’s shadow banking system, with $344 million in USDT previously frozen by the U.S. Treasury. Senator Blumenthal calls it a 'superhighway' for sanctions evasion.
U.S. federal prosecutors in Manhattan and the Justice Department are probing whether Binance allowed trades linked to Iran, potentially violating sanctions. Binance claims a 'zero-tolerance policy' for such violations, but prosecutors are scrutinizing its 2023 compliance measures.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned the Iranian crypto exchange BitBank for facilitating hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin transactions to the Revolutionary Guards. These funds were collected as tolls from ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil chokepoint.
The US Treasury has added digital assets to its sanctions list as part of a broader campaign called "Economic D-Day," targeting five sectors including technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. Anyone operating in Iran's crypto sector now faces potential sanctions.
The U.S. Treasury has sanctioned two cryptocurrency exchanges, accusing them of laundering millions for Iran's Revolutionary Guard. The exchanges are based in Georgia, the UAE, and Iran.
A Dubai-based crypto exchange, Shelbit, reportedly processed $4B since May 2024, with $676M flowing to Binance. The operation is tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, according to Reuters.
OFAC sanctioned two Iranian firms including Hormuz Safe, which accepts payment in Bitcoin and other digital assets for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. Treasury has frozen a $130 million crypto wallet tied to Iran’s IRGC. This is part of a broader effort to track and seize assets linked to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, increasing economic pressure on Tehran.
The U.S. has blacklisted four Iranian crypto exchanges, including Nobitex, citing links to terrorism and other crimes. This move is part of ongoing efforts to pressure Iran economically and disrupt illicit activities.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran. This marks one of the largest crypto-related seizures in U.S. history, targeting funds allegedly tied to illicit activities.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has "outright grabbed" roughly $1 billion worth of cryptocurrencies from Iran via seizures.
A Reuters investigation reveals that Donald Trump's crypto venture and Iran's largest exchange have both used the same crypto networks. This highlights the interconnected nature of the crypto industry and the challenges of enforcement.
Iran has introduced a bitcoin-settled maritime insurance service called 'Hormuz Safe' for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The country aims to generate $10 billion in revenue from this initiative.
A US law firm is trying to claim $344 million in frozen Tether (USDT) for claimants of unrelated legal judgments. The funds were seized in 2024 and are linked to entities with ties to Iran.
Arkham Intelligence has publicly mapped wallets linked to Iran's central bank, exposing its crypto holdings and transactions. This follows a $344 million USDT freeze by the U.S. Treasury, highlighting the intersection of crypto and global politics.