EconomyUS widens Iran crypto sanctions as dollar threat revives Bitcoin and gold debate
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced “Operation Economic Outcast,” sanctioning nearly 60 people, entities and vessels while expanding US targeting authority across Iran’s digital-asset, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors. Washington also threatened to remove entities aiding Iranian money laundering from the dollar system, reviving debate over whether using dollar access as a weapon could boost demand for Bitcoin and gold.
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CryptoSlate★★★★☆2026-08-25 14:30Original
US widens Iran crypto sanctions as dollar threat revives Bitcoin and gold debate
Economy