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The CEO of the Tehran Province Power Distribution Company, Akbar Hasan Beklou, stated that thanks to substantial electricity subsidies, Iran has become the world's fourth-largest cryptocurrency mining center, but it has also become "a paradise for illegal miners."It is reported that Iran's cryptocurrency mining industry is facing a widespread illegal mining crisis, with over 95% of the 427,000 active mining devices in the country operating without authorization, consuming more than 1,400 megawatts of electricity, which also puts immense pressure on the power grid and threatens the stability of power supply.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has announced sanctions against two Iranian individuals and several companies based in Hong Kong and the UAE.These individuals and companies are accused of transferring over $100 million in illegal oil sale proceeds through cryptocurrency since 2023, with funds flowing to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Quds Force (IRGC-QF) and the Ministry of Defense Armed Forces Logistics (MODAFL).These sanctions are part of the U.S. efforts to combat Iran's "shadow banking" system, which launders money through shell companies and cryptocurrency exchanges. Israel has also previously sanctioned 187 cryptocurrency wallets associated with the IRGC.

ChainCatcher news, according to Financefeeds, the U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Iranian financial personnel and related foreign companies, accusing them of helping Tehran transfer oil revenues through cryptocurrency.The sanctions target two Iranian citizens, Alireza Derakhshan and Arash Estaki Alivand. U.S. officials stated that the two are key figures in a scheme involving the transfer of over $100 million in cryptocurrency, with funds related to Iranian oil sales. It is reported that these funds circulate through a network of shell companies in Hong Kong and the UAE, ultimately flowing back to support the operations of the Iranian government and military equipment. The sanctions took effect on September 16, freezing the U.S. assets of the designated individuals and prohibiting U.S. citizens and businesses from engaging in transactions with them. The Treasury Department stated that Tehran is increasingly relying on alternative financial channels, such as cryptocurrency, to transfer funds in order to evade regulation and the banking system.

ChainCatcher news, the Israeli National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) recently released a list of 187 cryptocurrency addresses, claiming that these addresses are associated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic pointed out that these addresses have collectively received approximately $1.5 billion in USDT, but some wallets may belong to exchanges or shared services, making it impossible to fully confirm direct ties to the IRGC.Tether has frozen 39 of these addresses, preventing the transfer of about $1.5 million in funds. The IRGC has been repeatedly accused in recent years of using crypto assets to evade sanctions. Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice seized approximately $600,000 in USDT from an Iranian national, accusing him of developing drone navigation systems for the IRGC. In June of this year, the pro-Israel hacker group "Muddy Sparrow" stole $90 million from the Iranian exchange Nobitex and destroyed the funds, which has also been accused of colluding with the IRGC.

ChainCatcher news, the Israeli Ministry of Defense has ordered the confiscation of 187 cryptocurrency wallets, accusing them of being used by the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).The Israeli National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing and Defense Minister Israel Katz announced the confiscation order citing the 2016 Anti-Terrorism Law. Officials stated that these wallets had processed USDT transactions worth $1.5 billion and currently hold about $1.5 million. Blockchain analysis firm Elliptic has integrated the confiscated addresses into its monitoring system but noted that not all wallets are directly controlled by the IRGC; some may belong to cryptocurrency infrastructure serving multiple clients.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil forfeiture lawsuit aimed at recovering $584,741 USDT from an Iranian citizen.According to the DOJ, Mohammad Abedini is the founder of an Iranian company called SDRA, which provides technical support for Iran's "Shahed" military drones.It is alleged that these tokens are held in a non-custodial cryptocurrency wallet, but authorities did not provide further details.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data, Jay Hatfield, CEO of New York Infrastructure Capital Management, pointed out that Stephen Miran's role as a temporary Federal Reserve governor is somewhat unusual, as he was the chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers and has made some controversial, even difficult-to-justify statements, such as forcing people to buy government bonds. However, he personally believes this will not affect his duties as a Federal Reserve governor. This position is not particularly ideal, and serving as a short-term governor is not a particularly attractive opportunity. This decision is quite pragmatic, as it is difficult to recruit someone from the private sector for such a short term. The focus of external attention is still on the nomination of the Federal Reserve chairman, but Stephen Miran's addition will exert more pressure on Powell for interest rate cuts.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, Trump said on Friday that Iran has not agreed to inspections of its nuclear program and has not agreed to abandon its uranium enrichment activities. He stated that he believes Tehran's nuclear program has been permanently shelved, although Iran could restart its nuclear program elsewhere. He will discuss the Iran issue with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on Monday.

ChainCatcher news, Jinshi Data reported that on the evening of the 4th local time, sources said that Hamas has responded positively to the ceasefire proposal for Gaza to the relevant mediators and will soon issue an official statement. However, Hamas has not yet confirmed the relevant news.On the 1st, Trump stated that the U.S. and Israel had a lengthy discussion about the situation in the Gaza Strip that day, and Israel agreed to the necessary conditions for a 60-day ceasefire agreement with Hamas, with Qatar and Egypt to submit the final text of the agreement. He hopes that Hamas will also accept this agreement.In a statement issued early on the 4th, Hamas said that it is consulting with multiple Palestinian factions regarding the ceasefire proposal for the Gaza Strip and will inform the mediators of the final decision after the consultations are concluded.

ChainCatcher message, according to Jin10 reports, there are market news stating that the U.S. Treasury Department's website has released new sanctions measures against Iran.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, the Central Command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran stated that the Iranian people have proven that in the face of aggression and brutal acts, they become more united. At the same time, they possess advanced domestic military and defense equipment and technology, which they have used to "strike hard" against the aggressors.Currently, the Iranian armed forces are closely monitoring enemy movements and are fully prepared to respond to any aggression. If aggression occurs again, Iran will take stronger countermeasures.

ChainCatcher message, the Iranian crypto trading platform Nobitex announced on X platform that it will begin to gradually restore the display of user wallet balances. This process is being carried out step by step, starting with verified users, initially targeting spot wallets, and then moving on to other types of wallets.In addition, the verification process that started two days ago is a prerequisite for accessing wallets. "If you are temporarily unable to view your wallet balance, please wait for the account verification to be completed. As we mentioned in our previous announcement, this process is expected to be completed by the middle of this week. However, please note that the timeline may change or be delayed based on technical conditions and further security checks."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi Data reports, on June 27 local time, the U.S. Senate voted down a proposal led by the Democrats to limit Trump's authority to use military force against Iran.

According to ChainCatcher, The Block reported that the crypto analytics platform TRM Labs stated that Israel recently arrested three individuals suspected of engaging in espionage activities for Iran, two of whom were compensated with cryptocurrency, marking a rare public case involving government agents using digital assets.TRM noted that on June 18, Iran's largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, suffered a hack resulting in losses exceeding $90 million, with the attackers being the pro-Israel organization Gonjeshke Darande. TRM's analysis indicated that, although there is no direct evidence, Israel may have used internal data obtained from Nobitex during this attack (such as wallet and message records) to identify suspects, a tactic consistent with past Israeli behavior. Chainalysis further pointed out that Nobitex is a key node in Iran's crypto system under sanctions and has had on-chain connections with groups related to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.

ChainCatcher news, according to a report by Jinshi, citing CNN, the Israeli military stated that in its unprecedented "Operation Lion's Strength," it has struck over 900 targets within Iran. The Israel Defense Forces claim that this operation resulted in the deaths of 11 Iranian nuclear scientists and 30 senior security officials, including 3 senior commanders.Additionally, the operation destroyed 200 missile launchers—reportedly half of Iran's total launchers—while also targeting drone and missile production facilities, "thereby preventing the production of thousands of new missiles." CNN stated that it has not been able to independently verify the authenticity of these figures.

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, Israeli Defense Minister Katz stated in an interview with Israel Channel 13 that during the Israel-Iran conflict, the Israeli side had planned to "eliminate" Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei, but had never found a suitable opportunity.Katz said, "If he enters our line of sight, we will take action." He added, "We originally hoped to eliminate Khamenei, but did not find a feasible operational timing." When asked if he had sought U.S. approval for the operation, Katz replied, "We do not need to obtain permission for such matters."

ChainCatcher news, according to CNN, informed sources have revealed that the confidential briefing on the Iran situation in the U.S. Senate, originally scheduled for earlier this week, has been rescheduled to Thursday at 2 PM Eastern Time (2 AM Beijing Time on Friday).The Trump administration is currently facing criticism from senior Democratic members of the House and Senate Intelligence Committees, who have expressed dissatisfaction with the lack of communication regarding the U.S. airstrikes in Iran. Some lawmakers have warned the administration not to manipulate the facts before the briefing. The House is expected to receive the briefing on Friday.

ChainCatcher message, U.S. President Trump said on Wednesday that Israel and Iran are both exhausted, but the conflict between the two countries may flare up again. He stated, "I've dealt with both of these countries, they are both tired, worn out... Will the conflict flare up again? I think it will one day."

ChainCatcher news, according to Jinshi reports, U.S. President Trump stated that Israel and Iran are both exhausted, but the conflict between the two countries may flare up again. He said, "I've dealt with both countries, and they are both tired, worn out. ..... Will the conflict flare up again? I think it will one day."

ChainCatcher News, U.S. President Trump stated at the NATO summit in The Hague, "Iran's nuclear program has regressed by decades." Trump said that Iran wants to restore relations with the United States, "I believe we will eventually establish a relationship with Iran." Trump indicated that Iran does not need enriched uranium.Trump also stated that the U.S. strikes against Iran "ended the war." When asked if the U.S. would strike again if Iran rebuilds its nuclear enrichment program, Trump replied, "Definitely."