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

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Bitcoin Magazine 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.

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  • Bitcoin Magazine 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.
  • Reported by Bitcoin Magazine and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:45:42 UTC.

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