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US Sanctions Canadian Money-Exchange Firms Over Alleged Iran Ties
(2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
The United States has imposed sanctions on Canadian money-exchange firms accused of having ties to Iran. The action targets entities allegedly involved in facilitating financial flows that circumvent existing sanctions against Iran.
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Sanctions are rules set by governments that block certain people, companies, or countries from accessing the financial system.
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- cointelegraph.com
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