US Sanctions Iranian Insurers That Accepted Bitcoin to Evade Restrictions

The US Treasury has sanctioned several Iranian insurance companies for accepting Bitcoin payments in an effort to circumvent international sanctions. This action highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny on the use of cryptocurrencies for illicit finance.

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