US sanctions two more Iranian crypto exchanges under ‘Economic Fury’ campaign
The U.S. Treasury Department traced more than $3 million in transfers between Shelbit and IRGC-linked wallets.
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page 3 of 10The Block•Kyle Baird7 AugUS sanctions two more Iranian crypto exchanges under ‘Economic Fury’ campaign
The U.S. Treasury Department traced more than $3 million in transfers between Shelbit and IRGC-linked wallets.
The Block•Kyle Baird7 Aug
US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges funding IRGC, boosting gold demand
Sanctions on crypto exchanges may heighten geopolitical tensions, driving investors toward gold as a safe-haven asset amid financial instability.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez7 Aug
US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges linked to Iran’s IRGC financing
The sanctions could hinder diplomatic efforts, reducing the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran nuclear deal and escalating economic tensions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez7 Aug
US lifts sanctions on Fly Baghdad, linked to Iran’s IRGC
The lifting of sanctions on Fly Baghdad may signal a potential easing of U.S.-Iran tensions, impacting regional market dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez5 Aug
US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities in targeted policy shift
The US's selective sanctions removal hints at strategic diplomatic shifts, while maintaining strict enforcement on crypto-related IRGC ties.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team5 Aug
Iran talks exclude IRGC, raising doubts over potential agreement
The exclusion of the IRGC from talks may hinder consensus, impacting regional stability and market confidence in diplomatic resolutions.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez5 Aug
Iran’s president secretly meets supreme leader after resignation threat
The secretive meeting underscores potential instability in Iran's leadership, highlighting internal power struggles and IRGC's influence.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez4 Aug
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.
The Block•Zack Abrams1 Aug
US Sanctions Iranian Marine Insurers Taking Bitcoin for Strait of Hormuz Passage
Treasury says HormuzSafe, developed by Iran's Ministry of Economy, accepted digital assets to fund an IRGC-backed 'extortion' scheme targeting commercial shipping.
The Defiant•The Defiant Team30 Jul
OFAC Targets Iran’s Crypto-Funded Toll Scheme in Strait of Hormuz
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned two firms accused of supporting an IRGC-backed scheme that allegedly extorted commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz by requiring them to purchase maritime insurance. Wednesday’s designations hit the Persian Gulf Marine Insurance Company and HormuzSafe Marine Services Authority, known as Hormuz Safe. Treasury says
BeInCrypto•Kamina Bashir30 Jul
IRGC strikes US air base in Kuwait as Bitcoin slides toward $100K amid $700M in liquidations
Geopolitical tensions escalate, impacting global markets and highlighting the swift interplay between military actions and crypto volatility.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Jul
Iran’s IRGC shoots down drone over key oil port, and crypto markets are watching the geopolitical chessboard
The drone incident highlights the fragile balance in the Persian Gulf, potentially affecting global oil markets and crypto trading dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team30 Jul
US military says it hit dozens of iran’s IRGC targets
Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions risk regional instability, with potential Iranian retaliation and diplomatic efforts shaping future conflict dynamics.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez30 Jul
U.S. sanctions Iranian maritime firm over Bitcoin payments
The U.S. Treasury sanctioned HormuzSafe and another Iranian insurer, alleging Bitcoin payments helped evade restrictions and fund the IRGC.
US sanctions Iranian maritime firm, says it accepted Bitcoin to evade restrictions
The US Treasury said HormuzSafe accepted Bitcoin and other digital assets to evade sanctions and generate revenue for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra30 Jul
Four IRGC members reportedly killed in joint US-Saudi airstrikes in diyala, Iraq
The incident heightens regional tensions, potentially prompting Iranian retaliation and impacting geopolitical stability in the Gulf region.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez29 Jul
US Treasury sanctions Iranian crypto exchanges linked to IRGC financing scheme
The sanctions highlight the growing role of crypto in geopolitical conflicts, emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks globally.
CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team29 Jul
Iran Launches ‘Surprise Attack’ on US Base in Jordan as Oil Jumps Almost 4% Putting Bitcoin’s Rally to the Test
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan yesterday, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed, sending West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude up nearly 4% and putting bitcoin’s fragile ceasefire-driven rally back to the test. CENTCOM Says All Missiles Intercepted CENTCOM said in a statement that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces […]
Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati29 Jul
IRGC warns of expanded military operations amid US, Israel tensions
Escalating IRGC operations could destabilize regional geopolitics, impacting economic conditions and increasing military conflict risks.
CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez26 Jul