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U.S. Treasury Freezes $130 Million Iran-Linked IRGC Crypto Wallet, Tracks Ayatollah’s Assets
The U.S. Treasury froze a $130 million crypto wallet linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and is tracking assets of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent highlighted Iran’s economic collapse, including an 180% inflation rate and a devalued rial, while noting increased Bitcoin adoption in the country.
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