Blockchain analytics firm Arkham has identified two OFAC-sanctioned Tron wallets connected to Iran's central bank. The mapping provides new public insight into Tehran's onchain cryptocurrency activity.
Arkham linked the wallets directly to the central bank after examining transaction data. This follows a freeze of $344 million in USDT, which the firm used to expose related blockchain movements by Tehran authorities.
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Blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs reported that CoinEx facilitated more than $3.84 billion in crypto transactions with over 60 sanctioned Iranian platforms over seven years. CoinEx rejected the claims and stated it has begun exiting Iran-related business.
The United States has seized about $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency tied to Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
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The T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen over $450 million tied to suspected illicit crypto activity since its launch in 2024. The effort involves Tether, Tron, and TRM Labs in partnership with law enforcement agencies.
North Korea-linked hackers stole roughly 60 percent of all cryptocurrency losses from hacks worldwide in 2025, amounting to about $2.06 billion, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.
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Hackers stole roughly $3.1 million in PUSD tokens from 11 user wallets on the prediction platform. The theft followed a phishing attack that exploited a compromised third-party vendor.