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Scope LevelNational
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Last Update2026-04-24
Key Impacts
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Event Overview
The U.S. Treasury's new sanctions on Iran include the freezing of significant cryptocurrency assets, reflecting increased financial pressure and targeting of transnational networks. The measures aim to restrict Iran's economic and logistical capabilities.
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US Treasury Announces New Sanctions on Iran, Freezes $34.4 Billion in Crypto Wallets
The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced new sanctions against Iran on April 24. The sanctions include updates to the 'Specially Designated Nationals List' and the freezing of multiple cryptocurrency wallets associated with Iran, involving approximately $34.4 billion in assets. The Treasury Secretary stated that this action is one of the financial sanction measures targeting Iran.
U.S. Treasury Updates Sanctions List Targeting Iranian Individuals, Entities, and Aviation Assets
The U.S. Treasury updated its sanctions list on April 21, adding multiple Iranian individuals, businesses, and aviation assets. The new sanctions are focused on counterterrorism and non-proliferation, targeting Iran and its transnational commercial networks in the Middle East and other regions. The aim is to increase restrictions on Iran's financial, logistical, and aviation systems.