US Freezes $344M in Crypto Linked to Iran
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The US has frozen $344 million in crypto assets allegedly linked to Iran, in an effort to escalate financial pressure on Tehran. The freeze was carried out in coordination with OFAC and US law enforcement, after Tether disclosed supporting the US government in freezing the funds. US officials claim the crypto was connected to Iranian exchanges and the Central Bank of Iran.