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US Seeks to Seize $61 Million in Crypto Linked to Iranian Oil Sales
U.S. prosecutors are seeking to seize approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency. They allege this amount represents proceeds from Iranian petroleum sales to Chinese buyers. The funds were reportedly laundered through the cryptocurrency exchange Binance by Chinese groups. The U.S. government claims the crypto is linked to illicit financial activities involving Iranian oil.
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- Centre (2): CNBC, Financial Times