Topic: #sanctions
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Netanyahu: Military option remains on Iran uranium removal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on May 10 that the military campaign against Iran continues until enriched uranium is removed, as Bitcoin slid to $104K and Iranian crypto outflows surged 700%.
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CoinEx denies knowingly aiding Iran's crypto market despite $3.84B flow
TRM Labs reported that over $3.84 billion has flowed between CoinEx and more than 60 Iranian platforms, with the Seychelles exchange serving as the "single biggest lifeline" for Iran's crypto ecosystem. CoinEx rejected the allegations, saying it operates as a neutral global exchange with no state ties.
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Iran gains $60B annually from US sanctions waiver on oil exports
A US-Iran memorandum signed June 17 grants immediate sanctions waivers on Iranian oil exports, potentially unlocking $60 billion in annual revenue and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.
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US Blockade Seizes $1B Iranian Crypto as Tehran Demands Bitcoin for Shipping
US Central Command has redirected 142 commercial ships and disabled nine vessels since April 13 while the Treasury seized $1 billion in Iranian-linked cryptocurrency, prompting Iran to demand Bitcoin payments for Strait of Hormuz transit.
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Iran-US draft nuclear accord nears completion with sanctions relief framework
A draft memorandum between Iran and the US outlines nuclear non-proliferation commitments, phased release of $24 billion in frozen assets, and a 60-day sanctions negotiation window. A senior US official said the deal is 75-85% complete, though key gaps remain on ballistic missiles and regional proxies.
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UAE denies releasing $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets
The UAE Foreign Ministry issued a categorical denial on June 13 that it had released or transferred frozen Iranian funds, contradicting Reuters reports from the prior day claiming a multi-billion dollar agreement.
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US intercepts Iranian missiles near Strait of Hormuz; crypto-sanctions link emerges
US Central Command shot down Iranian drones and intercepted ballistic missiles near the Strait of Hormuz between June 5–7, prompting retaliatory strikes. The incident raises questions about Iran's emerging use of cryptocurrency for vessel tolls and potential regulatory fallout.
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British teenager sanctioned by Russia over A7A5 stablecoin sanctions-evasion report
Alexander Browder, 17, has become the youngest person sanctioned by Russia after alleging the A7A5 stablecoin was used to evade Western sanctions. His father, activist Bill Browder, called him the first high school student in the world targeted by an authoritarian regime over such allegations.
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UK sanctions A7 crypto network for processing $90 billion for Russia
The UK sanctioned the A7 network and 17 other entities on May 26, applying banking-level restrictions to crypto exchanges for the first time under its Russia sanctions regime. The A7 network claims to have moved over $90 billion in 2025 alone.
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U.S. seizes $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency under Operation Economic Fury
The United States seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency tied to Iran as part of Operation Economic Fury, a Treasury-led campaign to restrict Tehran's access to overseas revenue, banking networks, and digital assets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the action is contributing to worsening economic conditions in Iran, including military payment failures and inflation exceeding 200 percent.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent: U.S. Seized $1B Crypto From Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent disclosed that the U.S. government has seized approximately $1 billion in cryptocurrency from entities linked to Iran, stating the government "outright grabbed" wallets in a sweeping crackdown.
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US Treasury removes 80 outdated names from OFAC sanctions blacklist
The US Treasury Department removed approximately 80 names from its Specially Designated Nationals list, targeting deceased individuals and defunct companies. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent framed the action as refocusing OFAC resources on active threats, particularly Iran's financing networks.
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US strikes Iran: Bitcoin plunges below $80K amid geopolitical tensions
US military strikes on Iranian targets in early May triggered a sharp selloff in cryptocurrency markets, with Bitcoin dropping below $80,000 and roughly $300 million in crypto futures liquidated as traders fled risk amid escalating Middle East tensions.
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Trump pledges Strait of Hormuz open under Iran deal, Bitcoin rebounds
President Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz would stay open to all nations under any Iran agreement, easing geopolitical risk. Bitcoin rebounded on the de-escalation signal after earlier losses during conflict tensions.
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Dutch authorities seize 800 servers in raid on Russian cyberattack hosting
The Netherlands' FIOD seized over 800 servers in May 2026 targeting web hosting operations suspected of enabling Russian cyberattacks, disinformation, and sanctions evasion. Two individuals were arrested.
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US-Iran tensions escalate as tanker boarding strains ceasefire talks
US Marines boarded an Iranian tanker in the Gulf of Oman on May 20, prompting Iran to demand $12 billion in frozen assets and threatening negotiations. The seizure marks the latest flashpoint in a fragile ceasefire and highlights crypto's role in sanctions enforcement.