WSJ: 21 Iran-linked accounts moved about $850M through Binance
- —21 Iran-linked accounts processed about $850M on Binance
- —At least $67M went to wallets tied to the IRGC
- —One account received over $10M and logged connections from Tehran
- —Binance says it banned the accounts and disputes the volume interpretation
Why it matters: The case raises US pressure on Binance and Asian crypto platforms over Iran sanctions compliance.
Source: CryptoActu
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