Zaviye · Coverage map · 2026-09-18
The US government has sanctioned BitBank, an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, alleging it facilitated payments for an Iranian maritime insurance scheme.
The United States has imposed sanctions on BitBank, an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange. The Treasury Department stated that the exchange facilitated financial transactions for an Iranian maritime insurance scheme, which then channeled funds to the Iranian regime. This action is part of ongoing efforts to disrupt financial flows supporting Tehran.
The sanctions target a specific mechanism used to circumvent international financial restrictions. By sanctioning BitBank, the U.S. aims to impede the regime's access to foreign currency and its ability to fund activities deemed destabilizing in the region, particularly concerning maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.
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All sources: The United States has sanctioned an Iranian cryptocurrency exchange, BitBank, alleging it processed payments related to Hormuz.
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The US government says the exchange was used to channel payments from an Iranian maritime-insurance scheme to the regime.
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