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Feds Probing Binance Over Iran’s Bitcoin Use: Report

Feds are trying to work out whether Binance violated US sanctions on Iran.

Treasury Sanctions Iranian Crypto Exchange BitBank Over Bitcoin Transfers to IRGC

The U.S. is targeting Iran's use of crypto — specifically bitcoin.

DOJ Seeks $61M in Iranian Oil Proceeds Laundered Through Binance Accounts

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed to forfeit $61 million in crypto it says was generated from Iranian black-market oil sales.

Bitcoin Suffers On Renewed US-Iran Fighting 

Bitcoin has stumbled on tensions flaring up in the Middle East again.

Iran Continues Using Bitcoin To Keep Economy Stable: Report

Rumors of Iran using bitcoin to skirt transactions have been abound for some time now. Business and regime insiders have reportedly said it's a tried and tested method.

Bitcoin Slides as US-Iran Tensions Escalate 

Things are heating up between Iran and the U.S. — again — and it's hurting bitcoin's price.

Bitcoin Unfazed by Trump’s Iran Threats

Bitcoin's price used to be sensitive to geopolitical developments. Not anymore.

US Opens a New Front Against Iran’s Crypto Economy

Iran has been using Bitcoin to dodge sanctions. The Department of the Treasury wants to shut it off from the crypto economy.

Iranian Hacking Crew Charged in Sprawling Theft Case — Including $6M Bitcoin Ransom 

A $10 million reward is being offered by the feds for information on the defendants.

US Closes in on Iran’s Strait of Hormuz Bitcoin Insurance Policy, Sanctions Companies

The news comes after the U.S. froze Iran's other digital assets.