U.S. Department of Justice Pursues $61 Million Claim Over Iran's Crypto‑Funded Black Market Oil Transactions
In a recent legal maneuver, the United States Department of Justice has initiated a civil forfeiture proceeding that seeks to seize approximately $61 million tied to what officials label as Iran’s illegal cryptocurrency‑derived revenues. These funds, according to the complaint, are being funneled into a clandestine network that enables Tehran to purchase oil on the black market, thereby circumven…
Sept. 15, 2026, 5:12 a.m.