Binance Iran sanctions probe stories

Oct 9, 2026

DOJ scrutinizes Binance compliance with 2023 settlement over potential Iran sanctions violations

The US Department of Justice is reviewing whether Binance breached its November 2023 settlement with US authorities, focusing on possible violations of US sanctions related to Iran. A Wall Street Journal report detailed a 'high-value customer' establishing a financial lifeline for Iran.

Oct 9, 20262 sources

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▪The Manhattan US Attorney’s Office and the Department of Justice’s Criminal Division are leading the review of Binance’s compliance with its November 2023 settlement, focusing on Binance's post-settlement compliance machinery and performance
▪Binance founder Changpeng Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023, was fined $50 million, and stepped down as the chief executive officer of the cryptocurrency exchange
▪Binance was not named as a defendant in the September 15, 2026 civil forfeiture action targeting Hong Kong entities linked to Iranian oil sales, involving $61 million in digital assets

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Anti-money laundering (AML)1 Crypto enforcement actions1 Crypto regulation1 Crypto Sanctions Compliance1 Department of Justice1 The Wall Street Journal1

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