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Treasury cuts off MEXC Global over alleged $16 billion in transactions linked to Iran, North Korea and Russia

The Block·November 6, 2026·1 min read
Treasury cuts off MEXC Global over alleged $16 billion in transactions linked to Iran, North Korea and Russia

The U.S. Treasury has severed MEXC Global from the U.S. after alleging the exchange supported $16 billion in transactions linked to Iran, North Korea, and Russia. The action cuts off the crypto exchange from U.S. financial systems, marking a significant enforcement step against alleged sanctions evasion.

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