US seized $500M in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury secretary says

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US seized $500M in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury secretary says

Thu Apr 30 2026

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cointelegraph.com

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze.