US Treasury has frozen USD 344mln in crypto linked to Iran, according to Fox Business citing officials

The US Treasury's decision to freeze USD 344 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran signals an escalation in the geopolitical tensions surrounding sanctions enforcement.

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This move can lead to increased volatility in related assets such as oil and gold, while potentially impacting forex flows, particularly in currencies affected by US-Iran relations. Traders should be alert for reactions in both risk sentiment and safe-haven assets as the situation develops.

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