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U.S. sanctions Iranian exchange BitBank over alleged Bitcoin transfers
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Published 2026-09-17 20:06 UTCUpdated 2026-09-18 03:36 UTC
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Overview
U.S. authorities have sanctioned Iranian crypto exchange BitBank, alleging that it helped move hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to the IRGC through a network linked to financier Babak Zanjani. Coverage also identifies related sanctions against the exchange’s software developer and associates.
Entities
BitBankPishtaz Simorgh Electronic Trade CompanyOperation Economic OutcastScott BessentBabak ZanjaniHossein Ali Zaker HosseinMohammad Mahdi Zaker HosseinSeyed Adel Heidari
Why now
- The Treasury action was reported across multiple outlets within the current news cycle.
- BitBank and associated entities are being identified in connection with alleged IRGC-related Bitcoin transfers.
Why it matters
- The action highlights sanctions and compliance exposure for crypto exchanges alleged to facilitate state-linked payments.
- It shows Bitcoin infrastructure can be directly named in U.S. financial-enforcement actions.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
- The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iranian exchange BitBank over alleged Bitcoin transfers to the IRGC.
- Reports say BitBank allegedly processed payments connected to an Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz scheme and moved hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin.
How sources frame it
- U.S. Treasury: neutral
Multiple outlets report the same U.S. Treasury sanctions action; allegations remain attributed to Treasury.
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Cointelegraph
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-18 01:33 UTC
The Block
theblock.co · theblock.co · 2026-09-17 20:06 UTC
Bitcoin Magazine
bitcoinmagazine.com · bitcoinmagazine.com · 2026-09-17 21:48 UTC
BitBank faces U.S. sanctions over alleged IRGC Bitcoin transfers
Crypto · crypto.news · 2026-09-18 03:36 UTC
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