Iran sanctions
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financeOil Surges Past $100 as Strait of Hormuz Traffic Collapses
Shipping through the critical Strait of Hormuz has plummeted due to US-Iran tensions, sending Brent crude over $100 and prompting Iran to explore Bitcoin for sanctions evasion.
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cryptoUS Strikes Iran Port City, Crypto Markets Eye Oil Volatility
US military strikes hit Iranian port cities, escalating tensions. Markets brace for potential oil price spikes and increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto.
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worldUS Launches Strikes on Iran After Tanker Attacks in Strait of Hormuz
The US military has launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three commercial tankers near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, revoking a key sanctions waiver.
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financeUS, Iran Extend Technical Talks on Landmark Agreement
US and Iran are in technical talks following their memorandum of understanding, allowing vessels to move freely through the Strait of Hormuz.
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cryptoTrump Administration's Iran Sanctions Signals: Oil Waiver and Crypto Crackdown
US issues 60-day Iranian oil license while sanctioning Nobitex exchange and freezing $344M in regime-linked crypto assets, revealing dual-track pressure policy.
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worldIran moved $3.84 billion through CoinEx to bypass US sanctions, WSJ reports
A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals Iranian entities used crypto exchange CoinEx to move $3.84 billion since 2019, bypassing US sanctions. TRM Labs traced funds from Iran’s Central Bank and Nobitex.
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financeDOJ Drops Halkbank Case Following Deferred Prosecution Agreement Without Fines
The US Department of Justice dismissed criminal charges against Turkey's Halkbank under a deferred prosecution agreement requiring independent monitoring but imposing no financial penalties for alleged Iran sanctions evasion.
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financeDOJ Drops Halkbank Criminal Case With Zero Financial Penalties
The Justice Department dismissed criminal charges against Turkey's Halkbank via a deferred prosecution agreement requiring no fines, sparking market gains and congressional criticism over Iran sanctions evasion.