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Treasury Secretary Bessent Says U.S. Will Seize $1B in Iran-Linked Crypto

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said authorities have located approximately $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurren...

Oct 9, 2026, 10:07 PM

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Senate to Pass Crypto Clarity Act

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called on the Senate to pass the Clarity Act, warning the US risks falling behind in...

Sep 10, 2026, 09:04 AM

Scott BessentUS Treasury Department

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US Treasury Freezes $130M in Iran-Linked IRGC Crypto Amid Escalating Tensions

The U.S. Treasury froze approximately $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ...

Aug 31, 2026, 02:26 AM

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Demands Senate Vote on CLARITY Act

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent pressed senators Tuesday to hold an immediate vote on the CLARITY Act, a crypto ma...

Aug 20, 2026, 03:03 AM

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US Seizes $1 Billion in Crypto Tied to Iranian Government

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US has seized $1 billion in cryptocurrency assets linked to the Iranian g...

May 31, 2026, 04:04 AM

US Treasury DepartmentScott Bessent

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Treasury Secretary Bessent Urges Congress to Pass CLARITY Act

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Congress on Thursday to pass the CLARITY Act, arguing the US should become the hom...

May 28, 2026, 11:03 PM

CLARITY ActScott Bessent

SanctionsCryptocurrency

US Treasury Freezes $344M in Iran IRGC Crypto Under Operation Economic Fury

The US Treasury Department froze $344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC...

Apr 25, 2026, 08:01 PM

US TreasuryScott Bessent

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US Freezes $344M in Iran-Linked USDT in Historic Crypto Sanctions

The US Treasury Department froze $344 million in USDT stablecoins linked to Iran's IRGC in one of the largest cryptocurr...

Apr 24, 2026, 09:09 PM

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CryptocurrencyLegislation

U.S. Treasury Urges Passage of Clarity Act for Crypto Sovereignty

The U.S. Treasury emphasizes the critical need for the Clarity Act to protect U.S. Bitcoin and cryptocurrency sovereignt...

Feb 11, 2026, 06:33 PM

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Warren Pressures Trump Administration on Crypto Security Risks

Senator Elizabeth Warren escalates her scrutiny of the crypto industry, urging the Trump administration to investigate p...

Jan 1, 2026, 05:11 PM

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U.S. Lawmakers Push IRS to Reassess Crypto Staking Taxation

A bipartisan group of lawmakers urges the IRS to revisit its crypto staking tax policies to prevent double taxation, adv...

Jan 1, 2026, 01:05 PM

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)U.S. House lawmakers