US Treasury freezes over $130 million tied to Iran-linked crypto wallets
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says OFAC sanctioned multiple Iran-linked crypto wallets, freezing over $130 million.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says OFAC sanctioned multiple Iran-linked crypto wallets, freezing over $130 million.
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