U.S. Department of Justice Pursues $61 Million Claim Over Iran’s Crypto‑Fueled Black‑Market Oil Transactions
In a significant development that intertwines international sanctions enforcement, digital currency regulation, and geopolitical tension, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a civil forfeiture proceeding seeking more than $61 million in assets tied to Iran’s alleged use of cryptocurrency to facilitate the illicit sale of oil on the black market. The complaint, filed by the…
Sept. 15, 2026, 5:12 a.m.