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US Treasury sanctions crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether over alleged IRGC-linked fund transfers

AI Market Summary
OFAC sanctioned Shelbit and Aban Tether for allegedly facilitating IRGC-linked flows, expanding the 2026 cadence of Iran-related crypto designations. The action increases compliance and counterparty-risk premia across exchanges, custodians, and stablecoin rails, and reinforces that even offshore, non-Iran-branded venues can become enforcement targets after moving substantial volumes. Near-term market impact is tighter risk controls, potential de-risking of certain venues, and elevated regulatory uncertainty.
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● Medium
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The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned crypto exchanges Shelbit and Aban Tether on August 7, accusing them of moving funds for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. TRM Labs data show the unlicensed, Dubai-registered exchange Shelbit processed more than $6.3 billion in flows between May 2024 and March 2026, which OFAC described as a settlement layer for Iran’s illicit economy. The action is part of the Treasury’s “Economic Fury” campaign and marks the latest step since January targeting Iran-linked crypto platforms.
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