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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Merin Rebecca Thomas

U.S. Freezes $344 Million In Crypto Tied To Iran Amid Escalating Regional Tensions

The Trump administration has frozen about $344 million in cryptocurrency it says is linked to Iran, stepping up financial pressure on Tehran as tensions between the countries continue.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department is targeting digital wallets associated with Iranian-linked activity, stating that multiple accounts have been placed under sanctions as authorities track efforts to move funds outside the country.

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