REDATOR Ben Graham Posted February 2 REDATOR Report Share Posted February 2 The European Union just labeled Iran’s Revolutionary Guard a terrorist group, while the US quietly loosened rules on Venezuelan oil. Crypto prices barely moved, but compliance risk jumped for stablecoins tied to global trade. This fits a wider pattern of governments using sanctions, not price bans, to police crypto flows. EU adds Iran's Revolutionary Guards to terrorist list https://t.co/RKoJCV3Ggl — BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) January 29, 2026 For everyday users, this news matters less for charts and more for access. Sanctions can suddenly freeze wallets, exchanges, and coins. Market Cap 24h 7d 30d 1y All Time DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2026 Iran News: What Did the EU and US Actually Do? The EU designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. In plain English, that lets Europe punish anyone doing business with companies linked to the Guard, even indirectly. At the same time, the US Treasury allowed American firms to buy and move Venezuelan oil under a new license. Think of this as opening one door while slamming another. Why should a crypto beginner care? Sanctions determine which stablecoins can move freely and which addresses are blocked. DISCOVER: Top 20 Crypto to Buy in 2026 Why Sanctions Hit Crypto Faster Than Banks Stablecoins are digital dollars. People use them like cash on the internet. Iran-linked groups reportedly moved billions through stablecoins to dodge banking restrictions. IRAN’S CENTRAL BANK USED $507M OF CRYPTO, REPORT SAYS New report says Iran’s central bank moved over $507M in $USDT stablecoins. Tether says it follows US sanctions rules, but many of the Iranian accounts remain active. pic.twitter.com/b3VOLPfoPE — Coin Bureau (@coinbureau) January 21, 2026 That history explains why regulators now closely monitor crypto rails. Treasury already blacklisted dozens of wallets tied to Iran and North Korea. Funds in those wallets became unusable overnight. This is why using regulated on-ramps matters. If you hold USDT on risky networks like TRON, you face greater scrutiny than users on compliant US platforms. Who Wins and Who Loses From These Moves? NEW: The U.S. government has finalized the forfeiture of more than $400 million in cryptocurrency, real estate, and other assets tied to Helix, a darknet crypto mixing service used to launder illicit funds. pic.twitter.com/dd50Zgnfaf — Bitcoin News (@BitcoinNewsCom) January 31, 2026 Big regulated exchanges win. They already follow sanctions rules and freeze the assets of bad actors quickly. Smaller offshore platforms lose users when accounts lock without warning. Governments win too. Sanctions now reach digital money without banning crypto outright. That pressure supports broader efforts, such as the US crypto regulation push. DISCOVER: Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2026 Follow 99Bitcoins on X For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on YouTube For Daily Expert Market Analysis The post Sanctions Target Iran Crypto Use: Why Stablecoins Are Now a Battleground appeared first on 99Bitcoins. Perfect! Thanks! Love it! Haha Confused :/ Oush! Wow! Liked! × 💬 Did you like this content? Your feedback is very important! Liked! Perfect! Thanks! Love it! Haha Confused :/ Oush! Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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