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The sanctions list also includes 21 cryptocurrency addresses on the Ethereum and Tron networks.

Investigators were able to trace the movement of the funds across multiple blockchain networks and services often used to obscure transaction trails. The case ultimately led to an international operation and the arrest of a suspect on the Caribbean island of Saint Martin.

Financial giants fear that crypto and fintech companies could gain banking powers without the same level of oversight applied to traditional banks

The new initiative could allow exchanges to pause digital asset transactions until court orders are obtained

In 2025, $7.2 billion in transactions passed through the Iranian platform, and earlier reports indicated that the Central Bank of Iran purchased $500 million in USDT. Geopolitical instability is increasing pressure on crypto companies and requires a reassessment of sanctions compliance systems

TRM says the decline was driven by internet restrictions, not a wave of capital flight.

In 2024, the crypto industry directed more than $119 million to support Trump’s campaign, betting on deregulation and market growth. By 2026, investors were facing a 90% collapse in meme coins and $19 billion in losses in a single day

The exchange denies the allegations and says it complies with sanctions regulations.

The bill aims to protect users from investment and crypto-related scams.

The darknet platform relied on cryptocurrency for concealed payments in the worldwide sale of illegal drugs

The fraudulent network operated out of Cambodia and relied on fake trading platforms.

For the first time, US sanctions target crypto trading platforms linked to Iran rather than individual wallet addresses. The move signals a tougher stance on Iran’s use of crypto to bypass restrictions.