U.S. Treasury Freezes $130 Million Iran-Linked IRGC Crypto Wallet, Tracks Ayatollah’s Assets
Bitcoin Magazine U.S. Treasury Freezes $130 Million Iran-Linked IRGC Crypto Wallet, Tracks Ayatollah’s Assets Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. froze a $130 million crypto wallet linked to Iran's IRGC as part of a broader effort to track and seize assets tied to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and increase economic pressure on Tehran. This post U.S....
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