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US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise

“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise

Published July 15, 2026 · Category: Markets

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US freezes $131M in Iran-linked crypto as Middle East tensions rise

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“US Treasury is committed to disrupting and degrading Iran’s illicit financial activities, including its abuse of digital assets,” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.

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Originally published at cointelegraph.com.

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