Treasury said it sanctioned Iran-linked crypto wallets, with reporting showing Tether froze about $131 million in USDT across four TRON addresses.
Bitcoin recovered toward $64,000, but renewed Iranian threats to close the Strait of Hormuz kept oil, ETF flows and geopolitical risk in focus.
Iran’s Mindex defense portal lists crypto payments for missiles and drones alongside rials and barter, reigniting sanctions-compliance concerns.