Iran-linked exchange sent $676 million to Binance in alleged sanctions-evasion operation: Reuters
Dubai-based Shelbit processed over $4 billion since May 2024 through a network tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, per Reuters.
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Dubai-based Shelbit processed over $4 billion since May 2024 through a network tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, per Reuters.
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Iran-linked exchange sent $676M to Binance in sanctions-evasion scheme: Reuters
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