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DOJ reviews Binance compliance after 2023 Iran sanctions settlement

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 6:20 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing Binance Holdings’ compliance with its 2023 settlement over alleged Iran sanctions violations.
The Southern District of New York, with the DOJ Criminal Division, is leading the ongoing investigation.
In September, prosecutors filed a civil suit seeking $61 million forfeiture from Iranian oil sales laundered through Binance.
If the DOJ finds a breach, Binance could face revived criminal charges and billions in additional fines.

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The U.S. Department of Justice is reviewing Binance Holdings’ compliance with its 2023 settlement over alleged Iran sanctions violations.
The Southern District of New York, with the DOJ Criminal Division, is leading the ongoing investigation.
In September, prosecutors filed a civil suit seeking $61 million forfeiture from Iranian oil sales laundered through Binance.
If the DOJ finds a breach, Binance could face revived criminal charges and billions in additional fines.