Treasury Secretary Bessent Says US Has 'Grabbed' $1 Billion in Crypto From Iran
Treasury Secretary Bessent announced that the U.S. has successfully seized $1 billion in cryptocurrency linked to Iran. This action is part of ongoing efforts to combat illicit financial activities. The seizure highlights the increasing focus on regulating cryptocurrency transactions associated with sanctioned entities.
- ▪The U.S. has seized $1 billion in cryptocurrency from Iran.
- ▪This seizure is part of broader efforts to address illicit financial activities.
- ▪The action underscores the U.S. government's commitment to regulating cryptocurrency transactions.
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- ▪ Bessent says US has seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets — r/CryptoCurrency
- ▪ US Treasury seizes nearly $500M in Iranian crypto as Bessent touts ‘Operation Economic Fury’ — Crypto Briefing
- ▪ US has seized nearly $1 billion in crypto from Iran, Bessent says — The Block (Crypto)
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| Original publisher | Decrypt |
| Canonical URL | https://decrypt.co/369522/treasurys-bessent-says-us-grabbed-1-billion-crypto-iran |
| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 20:40:37 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-29T20:50:10.690Z |
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