Bitcoin
Bitcoin, Ethereum outlook as US Iran talks revive Hormuz reopening hopes
Bitcoin and Ethereum have remained near their recent highs as renewed talks between the United States and Iran have brought another proposal to reopen the Strait…
Iran
Binance
Binance faces U.S. probe over Iran sanctions
Binance faces a U.S. federal probe over possible Iran sanctions violations as prosecutors review compliance controls and trading activity.
Bitcoin
BitBank faces U.S. sanctions over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers
U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iranian exchange BitBank, alleging it moved hundreds of millions in Bitcoin to the IRGC through a Zanjani-linked network.
Crypto Theft
U.S. DOJ seeks $61M in alleged Iran oil crypto proceeds
U.S. prosecutors seek forfeiture of $61.2M in frozen USDT, alleging the funds trace to Iranian oil sales and a network linked to the IRGC.
cross-border payments
Iran turns to crypto for export payments amid sanctions: FT
Iran reportedly eased foreign-exchange controls and tolerated cryptocurrency export payments as U.S. sanctions restrict conventional banking channels.
Iran
Bessent names digital assets among possible targets in Iran sanctions push
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said digital assets, airlines and the maritime industry could face new measures as the Trump administration prepares to increase economic…
Bitcoin
Bitcoin holds $78K as U.S.–Iran clash lifts oil
Bitcoin held near $78,000 after U.S. strikes in Iran lifted oil above $90 and pressured stocks, extending BTC’s August outperformance.
Cryptocurrency
U.S. expands Iran crypto sanctions over $100M oil payments
OFAC expanded sanctions to Iran’s crypto sector after alleging over $100 million supported IRGC-linked oil sales since 2023.
Iran
US Treasury targets Iran’s crypto sector in sanctions push
The U.S. Treasury Department has launched Operation Economic Outcast to target Iran’s international financial links, including cryptocurrency activity that American officials say supports sanctions evasion and…
Bitcoin
Bitcoin holds $64,600 as Trump rules out Iran talks
Bitcoin has risen above $64,600 after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is not holding talks with Iran, while conflicting claims over the Strait of Hormuz…