Binance faces second probe over Iran-linked billions
US investigators want to know if Binance knowingly facilitated Iran's crypto-based illegal oil sales via two Chinese entities.
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US seizes $61M of Iranian crypto profits allegedly laundered through Binance
A US civil forfeiture complaint is attempting to seize $61M worth of cryptocurrency tied to Iran's illegal oil sales that relied on Binance.
US sanctions firms behind Iran’s Strait of Hormuz BTC insurance scheme
Iran's BTC insurance scheme would reportedly generate over $10B in revenue for the country and help it maintain control over the Strait.
Iranian hackers suspected of attacking 30 Minnesota water companies
The Iranian CyberAv3ngers hacker collective is the main suspect in a series of attacks that hit 30 water firms across Minnesota this week.
Crypto scams are now a threat in the Strait of Hormuz, report
Crypto scammers are reportedly posing as Iranian authorities to demand crypto for "clearance" to pass through the Strait of Hormuz safely.
Binance probed by DoJ, files lawsuit against WSJ
Binance's suit warns that the Wall Street Journal must not be allowed to set aside journalistic standards and publish defamatory narratives.
Crypto devs accused of rug pull blame Iran draft for abandoning project
The MONTRA token's market cap dropped from $100K to $20K, and the Montra Finance website now displays a 404 error page.
Nobitex users rush for exit after Tehran airstrikes crash Iranian currency
Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, is experiencing issues with its Tether/Toman trading pair during a 700% surge in outflows.
US senators call Binance ‘repeat offender’ over $2B Iran transfers
The inquiry questions Binance's commitment to a 2023 plea agreement and is demanding details related to Iranian sanctions.
US hits Iran’s ‘shadow banking’ network in Hong Kong, UAE
Two Iranian financiers were sanctioned for using crypto and a "shadow banking" network to evade sanctions and facilitate Iran's oil sales.