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US Seizes $500M In Iranian Crypto

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The US Treasury Department has seized $424 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iranian interests. This action follows investigations into the ability of Tehran to fund and sustain its regional activities. The seizure is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt the financial capabilities of the Iranian government. The action was taken to prevent the movement of funds by an agency tied to Iran. Operation Economic Fury resulted in the seizure of nearly $500 million in Iranian cryptocurrency assets. Tether froze $344 million in USDT following direction from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

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RFE/RL Radio Farda

“This entity has seized 424 million dollars in cryptocurrency assets due to its connection with Iran. This news was published by the US Treasury Department.”

WBBM Newsradio 780

“agency tied to Iran targeting specific crypto wallets believed to be connected to Iranian entities. Officials say the U.S. Treasury Department worked with crypto firms to block access to those funds”

Iran International

“که سدای مردم ایران هم خاموش شده بدر قدسی اینترنیت هم چنان”

KYW Newsradio 1060

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VRT Radio 1

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Radio Sputnik

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Radio Rossii

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WAMU 88.5 DC

“attended this church. It's a very small congregation. They had a security.”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“أطلقها حزب الله بالتجاهي مرواحية إنقاذ إسرائيلية في بلدة الطيبة جنوبية لبنة”

Mastodon

“Bessent says US seized nearly $500M in Iranian crypto in Operation Economic Fury”

Mastodon

“El secretario del Tesoro de EE.UU., Scott Bessent, confirmó que Estados Unidos se quedó con 450 millones en criptomonedas iraníes.”

Mastodon

“The US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets as part of Operation Economic Fury, per Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.”

Bluesky Social

“US says Operation Economic Fury seized nearly $500M in Iranian crypto; Tether froze $344M USDT on OFAC direction”

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