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

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

2.53%TRX$0.3253 0.69%BCH$444.64 2.07%DOGE$0.1063 3.12%XLM$0.1589 2.30%ETH$2,258 3.25%BNB$615.65 1.68%SOL$82.99 2.32%HYPE$38.88 3.85%XMR$387.03 0.70%XRP$1.36 1.85%ADA$0.2462 2.07%BTC$76,044 2.03%Written by Amin Haqshanas⁠, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Bryan O'Shea⁠, Staff Editor. Written by Amin Haqshanas⁠, Staff Writer. Reviewed by Bryan O'Shea⁠, Staff Editor. US seized $500M in Iranian crypto assets, Treasury secretary saysLatest NewsPublishedApr 30, 2026Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian crypto assets, surpassing the previously reported $344 million freeze. The United States has seized nearly $500 million in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of a sweeping economic pressure campaign against Tehran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday. Bessent made the comments during an appearance on Fox Business’s “Kudlow,” where he outli

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