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Iran's OFAC-Sanctioned Tron Wallets Mapped by Arkham
Arkham has mapped Tron wallets tied to Iran's central bank, exposing $344M in frozen USDT and Tehran's onchain activity amid US sanctions.
Iran Eyes Bitcoin (BTC) Tolls for Hormuz Shipping Amid Sanctions
Iran may require Bitcoin payments for shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging crypto to bypass sanctions. BTC trades at $76,876.
US Seizes $1B in Iranian Crypto Amid Economic Pressure Campaign
The US Treasury confiscates $1B in Iranian crypto assets as part of 'Operation Economic Fury,' escalating financial measures against Tehran.
US Sanctions Iran’s Nobitex Crypto Exchange Over Sanctions Evasion
US Treasury sanctions Nobitex and 3 other Iranian crypto exchanges for aiding sanctions evasion and financing illicit activities.
Bitcoin Nears $66K as Trump Announces Iran Peace Deal
Bitcoin up 2% to $65,881 after Trump confirms an Iran peace deal. Geopolitical relief fuels 'risk-on' sentiment in crypto markets.
117 Smuggled Crypto Mining Machines Seized by Iranian Police
The Iranian provincial police had apprehended an individual who was said to be smuggling in cryptocurrency mining machines. This was reported by the local news agency Fars News, on July 31.
Iran and Russia Seek A Gold-Backed Stablecoin
Iran and Russia are planning a gold-backed cryptocurrency. In Astrakhan, Russia began accepting Iranian goods, a stablecoin would function. Instead of utilizing dollars, rubles, or rials, the initiative would allow cross-border transactions.
Iran Bans Crypto Mining to Avert Major Blackouts in Winter Season
Iran is banning cryptocurrency mining for the second time this year in order to reduce the strain on the nation’s power grid.
Iranians Permitted to Trade on Binance, Despite US Imposes Sanctions: Reuters
Reuters said Binance exchange permitted Iranian users to trade on its platform after the United States reimposed sanctions on the country in 2018.
Iran to Introduce Additional Penalties for Illegal Crypto Mining
The Iranian government is going to pass new regulations to increase the penalties for illegal cryptocurrency mining using subsidized electricity.
FinCEN Issues Alert to Counter Financing to Hamas and its Terrorist Activities
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued an alert to financial institutions, urging vigilance in identifying and reporting suspicious activities related to the financing of the terrorist organization Hamas. The alert comes in the wake of a Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which was funded through various means, including virtual currency.
Iran Completes Pre-Pilot Phase for Digital Rial
Iran's central bank has completed a pre-pilot phase for its digital rial, according to an official statement by the Monetary and Banking Research Institute. The CBDC will align with the rules governing the national currency, the Iranian rial, and be distributed among individuals and banks. Ten banks have applied to join the project, and all banks and credit institutions in Iran are expected to start offering electronic wallets for the digital currency.
