DOJ Probes Binance Over Alleged Iran Sanctions Violations
Binance is facing an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) into alleged Iranian sanctions activity.
The news comes as a surprise to many in the cryptocurrency industry, given Binance's long-standing efforts to comply with global regulations and its partnership with prominent financial institutions.
According to sources close to the matter, the DOJ is scrutinizing Binance's involvement with Iran-based entities, which may have involved transactions that violated U.S. sanctions.