📰 U.S. Government Has Seized $1 Billion of Iran's crypto: Bessent
🗓️ May 29 2026 20:39 UTC - Jahnu Jagtap
➤ The U.S. Treasury has seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran as part of 'Operation Economic Fury,' a significant escalation of financial pressure.
➤ This action targets Iran's access to offshore funds, oil revenue, and sanctions-evasion channels, highlighting the increasing role of digital assets in geopolitical sanctions.
➤ The seizures underscore the growing scrutiny of crypto exchanges and wallet infrastructure due to geopolitical sanctions risk, with potential implications for the broader crypto industry.
#iran #cryptocurrency #sanctions #operationeconomicfury #ustreasury #scottbessent #seizure #stablecoins #blockchain #financialwarfare
🔗 Read more at: https://rwatimes.io/articles/cryptotimes-u-s-government-has-seized-1-billion-of-irans-crypto-bessent-1414546363
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2026-05-30 17:44:36 UTC
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