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US Treasury Freezes $131 Million in Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets

Decrypt·July 15, 2026·1 min read
US Treasury Freezes $131 Million in Iran-Linked Crypto Wallets

The U.S. Treasury's OFAC sanctioned addresses linked to Iran's central bank and armed forces, freezing $131 million in crypto wallets. Tether locked four Tron wallets as part of the action. This move accelerates Washington's financial campaign against Tehran, targeting cryptocurrency used to bypass traditional sanctions and fund illicit activities.

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