U.S. Department of Justice Pursues $61 Million Claim Over Iran's Crypto‑Funded Black‑Market Oil Transactions
In a striking development that intertwines international sanctions enforcement, cryptocurrency regulation, and the geopolitics of oil, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint seeking more than $61 million in assets tied to Iran’s clandestine oil sales. According to the complaint, the Iranian government has been using digital currencies—primarily Bitcoi…
Sept. 15, 2026, 5:12 a.m.