Binance Disputes US Senate Allegations Over Iran Sanctions and AML Controls

Binance issued a formal response to a late February letter from US Senator Richard Blumenthal and ten other Democratic senators that alleged Iran sanctions violations and weak AML controls. The exchange argued that media reports referenced in the inquiry misrepresented its sanctions and compliance practices, citing a global team of over 1,500 specialists and cooperation in more than 71,000 law enforcement requests in 2025. Binance said it assisted in seizing over $750 million in illicit assets, reported a roughly 97% decline in exposure to high-risk wallets since early 2024, and rejected claims of direct transactions with Iran-based entities.