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Iranian Revolutionary Guard halts oil and gas exports amid US tensions, sending energy and crypto markets into turmoil
Crypto Briefing·July 17, 2026·1 min read
The IRGC declared a halt to Middle Eastern oil and gas exports amid US tensions, spiking Brent crude to $138 and spotlighting Iran's $3B crypto sanctions. The halt threatens global energy markets and highlights Iran's use of crypto to bypass sanctions, potentially increasing regulatory scrutiny on crypto transactions linked to sanctioned entities.
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