Crypto becomes lifeline for Iran and Russia amid Western sanctions – Chainalysis

Sanctioned entities received $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, accounting for 39% of all illicit crypto transactions, according to the 2025 Crypto Crime Report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The report highlighted how increasing geopolitical tensions and financial restrictions drove nations like Iran and Russia to turn to digital assets to evade sanctions. The US […]