US plans to seize $1B in crypto linked to Iran this week: Scott Bessent
The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.
Cointelegraph by Turner Wright
Publisher Cointelegraph
Oct 9, 2026 at 8:39 PM UTC · 1 min read
The Treasury Department has announced several digital asset seizures related to sanctions on Iran as part of US sanctions.
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