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Iran leverages cryptocurrencies to bypass US sanctions and sustain war economy
BioBío ChileLO·IR · US·2 days ago
The US Treasury sanctioned cryptocurrency platform Xinbi Guarantee for facilitating illicit finance linked to North Korean hacking operations and Asian fraud centers. This action targets a key financial conduit for state-sponsored cybercrime, signaling continued US pressure on DPRK revenue streams. The platform's role in laundering funds remains partially unverified, but the designation is a concrete enforcement step.
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