US Targets Iranian Crypto Exchanges Amid Trump's Deal Claims

The US Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on two digital exchanges and multiple networks connected to Iran's shadow-banking system, as part of ongoing economic pressure. The move comes as President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is close.

The blacklisted crypto exchanges were being used by Iranians to evade sanctions through complex corporate networks and an extensive online gambling enterprise, according to the Treasury Department.

The US government has targeted multiple networks that are helping Iran's financial system move hundreds of millions of dollars. The exact figure is not specified in the source.