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Authorities Freeze Crypto Scams Funds

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US investigations have identified digital transfers linked to the Iranian central bank and the crypto firm Tether. The exchange is allegedly involved in transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including those linked to the Central Bank and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, despite international sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Daily oil production of 20 million barrels is being reported, with 4 million barrels of that being legal. If consequences extend, Iranian oil production could decrease by approximately 1.5 million barrels per day. An economic analysis suggests the Persian Gulf system, reliant on a stable geopolitical power, has become economically inefficient. This analysis was authored by Masoud Kashani, Hashem Besaran, and Ron Smith. A new Reuters investigation has revealed the existence of Nobtex, an Iranian cryptocurrency trading platform.

US investigations have identified digital transfers linked to the Iranian central bank and the crypto firm Tether. The exchange is allegedly involved in transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars, including those linked to the Central Bank and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, despite international sanctions against the Islamic Republic. Daily oil production of 20 million barrels is being reported, with 4 million barrels of that being legal. If consequences extend, Iranian oil production could decrease by approximately 1.5 million barrels per day. An economic analysis suggests the Persian Gulf system, reliant on a stable geopolitical power, has become economically inefficient. This analysis was authored by Masoud Kashani, Hashem Besaran, and Ron Smith. A new Reuters investigation has revealed the existence of Nobtex, an Iranian cryptocurrency trading platform. The platform was reportedly founded by two brothers from prominent families before undergoing later changes. US radars are currently focused on monitoring ports and transport shifts while this digital financial system operates in the background. Analysts have identified a $20 million network of illicit funds linked to a central bank. This finding is based on analysis from Reuters and Crystal Intelligence. Authorities have frozen approximately $580 million in assets related to cryptocurrency scams.

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Sky News Arabia Radio

“US investigations spoke of direct financial links with the Iranian system, including transfers from Tether trading within Iran and wallets believed to be linked to the Iranian central bank.”

Al Jazeera Arabic Voice

“This campaign aims to prevent it from using digital currencies as an alternative financing channel outside the traditional banking system, as these tools fall within the American pressure tools in the confrontation with Iran.”

Al Jazeera Arabic

“تقدر حيازات إيران من العملات المشفرة بنحو 7 مليارات و800 مليون دولار العام الماضي مع دور بارز للحرس الثوري في هذا المجال”

Iran International

“این مکممه اون تحریمهای گزشت از دواصار گوسترده ای خواد داشتا رکتی. یا تکنولوجی. بنابرای این ایک زربه اصلاسی خواهر بود بر این نظامی که بتدریج توسعه پیدا کرد در بیش از یک دهه برای اینکه جایگوزین این نظام بانکی باشد.”

Iran International

“This banking system has gradually expanded over more than a decade to become a financial artery, despite the impact of sanctions on the economy.”

Iran International

“بخلاف تقرير رويترز، علي ومحمد خرازي أكبر سرفي رمزارز إيران باسم نوبيتكس تأسيسوا وقيادتهما. هذه المنصة تملك 70% من تراكينات العملات الرقمية في إيران. رويترز قالت إن هذا السرفي مع حوالي 11 مليون عامل إلى مئات الملايين الدولارات في تراكينات مرتبطة بنهائيات تحريم جمهورية الإسلامية، بما في ذلك البنك المركزي والسهول.”

RFE/RL Radio Farda

“Daily oil production of 20 million barrels is being reported, with 4 million barrels of that being legal. If consequences extend, Iranian oil production could decrease by approximately 1.5 million barrels per day.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“تحقيق جديد لروترز كشف قصة منصة إيرانية اسمها نوبتيكس متخصصة في تداول العملات المشفرة. المنصة أسسها شقيقان من عائلات النافذة ثم تغيرت لاحقا.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“تحقيق جديد لرويترز كشف قصة منصة إيرانية اسمها نوبتيكس متخصصة في تداول العملات المشفرة. المنصة أسسها شقيقان من عائلات النافذة ثم تحولتا لاحقا إلى ما يشبه غرفة مقاس سرية تدير نحو 70% من...”

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