SECURITYJul 15 · 08:44 UTCTHE BLOCKBrian Danga

US Treasury freezes over $130 million tied to Iran-linked crypto wallets

The US Treasury froze over $130 million linked to Iran-associated cryptocurrency wallets. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that OFAC sanctioned multiple wallets tied to Iran.

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