OFAC has sanctioned 7 crypto addresses and 10 entities linked to the Tren de Aragua gang and FBI fugitive Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre for ATM jackpotting schemes.
International operations for Iranian airlines face a near-total shutdown on September 23, 2026, as US Treasury wind-down authorizations expire following recent sanctions.
The US Treasury has expanded sanctions against Iran’s crypto sector, targeting major exchanges and freezing over $131 million in assets linked to the country.
Iran is using bitcoin and other digital assets to bypass sanctions and settle cross-border transactions amid a naval blockade and economic crisis.
The US Treasury has officially designated Iran’s digital asset sector as sanctionable, targeting the use of Bitcoin and Tether to bypass financial restrictions.
