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US Opens a New Front Against Iran’s Crypto Economy

Bitcoin Magazine·August 25, 2026·1 min read
US Opens a New Front Against Iran’s Crypto Economy

The U.S. Department of the Treasury is opening a new front against Iran's crypto economy, aiming to shut off Iran's access to crypto as it has been using Bitcoin to dodge sanctions. This move targets Iran's ability to use digital assets for sanctions evasion.

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