US seizes $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

The US Treasury has seized $344 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran, aiming to disrupt Tehran's funding capabilities. This action, targeting digital assets alongside traditional evasion methods, comes amid heightened tensions and energy supply concerns in the Middle East.

US seizes $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
The US Treasury has seized $344 million in cryptocurrency assets linked to Iran, aiming to disrupt Tehran's funding capabilities. This action, targeting digital assets alongside traditional evasion methods, comes amid heightened tensions and energy supply concerns in the Middle East.