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Dubai-based crypto exchange tied to $4 billion Iran sanctioned-evasion network
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Fusion42 · 31 July 2026 · Fusion42 review
A Dubai-based unlicensed crypto exchange, Shelbit, is linked to a $4 billion Iranian sanctions-evasion network involving illegal gambling platforms and sanctioned Iranian entities, including Iran's central bank, according to Reuters. The operation is reportedly connected to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and has moved hundreds of millions of dollars through major crypto exchanges such as Binance.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 2 sources have reported it between 31 Jul 2026 and 1 Aug 2026.
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You face increased scrutiny if your crypto exchange operates in or near sanctioned regions like Iran. Compliance and transaction transparency have become urgent priorities to avoid association with evasion networks and severe legal consequences.
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2 sources · first reported 31 Jul 2026 · latest 1 Aug 2026
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