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US freezes $131M in Iran-linked cryptocurrency amid rising Middle East tensions
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- US Treasury officials announced the freezing of over $130 million associated with Iran-linked cryptocurrency wallets.
- The sanction was imposed as part of ongoing efforts to address Iran's illicit financial activities.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the commitment to disrupt Iran's use of digital assets in these activities.
- The move comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the intersection of geopolitics and cryptocurrency regulation.
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