Justice Department Investigates Binance for Iran’s Alleged Sanctions Evasion and Terrorist Funding Links

The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Iran’s use of Binance, a major cryptocurrency exchange, to circumvent international sanctions. The probe centers on financial transactions linked to groups supporting terrorist organizations, including Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Authorities are examining how funds moved through the platform to facilitate these activities, raising concerns about the role of digital currencies in enabling illicit financial operations.