POLICY: U.S. widens Iran sanctions to crypto, gold, shipping, and tech; Treasury says Ivan Obukhov moved over $100 million in crypto

POLICY: The U.S. is expanding Iran-related sanctions to encompass cryptocurrency, gold, shipping, and technology. The Treasury Department said Ivan Obukhov has processed more than $100 million in crypto tied to IRGC-QF oil sales since 2023.