US freezes $344 million in Iran-linked cryptocurrency network

25 April, 2026, 04:40 pm

Last modified: 25 April, 2026, 05:08 pm

US freezes $344 million in Iran-linked cryptocurrency network

25 April, 2026, 04:40 pm

Last modified: 25 April, 2026, 05:08 pm

The United States has frozen $344 million in Iran-linked cryptocurrency, targeting wallets tied to sanctioned networks. With help from Tether, authorities blocked access to funds, highlighting the limits of crypto anonymity. The move could reshape regulation and impact assets like Bitcoin globally.

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