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Treasury leans on Binance after reports tied exchange to Iran-linked crypto flows
May 7, 2026
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by Ibiam Wayas
for CryptoPolitan
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U.S. Treasury has reopened outreach after reports that more than $1 billion in crypto transactions tied to Iranian entities flowed through Binance in 2024–2025, raising sanctions and AML compliance concerns for the CEX. Renewed scrutiny less than three years after Binance's prior settlement elevates regulatory and reputational risk, increasing the likelihood of fines, operational restrictions and short-term market pressure on crypto trading and adoption.
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Binance is facing renewed pressure from the U.S. Treasury Department after reports alleged that more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency transactions tied to Iranian entities moved through the exchange in 2024 and 2025, according to reports. The outreach marks the latest challenge for the world’s largest crypto exchange, less than three years after it agreed...
