# Binance Faces DOJ Probe Over Potential Iran Sanctions Breaches

By Riza Dagoc

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Published: 2026-10-09T23:28:42.000Z
Updated: 2026-10-09T23:28:42.000Z
Section: Regulation

> Federal prosecutors are seeking to seize $61 million linked to alleged Iranian oil-sale laundering, renewing scrutiny of the exchange’s 2023 settlement.

The U.S. Department of Justice is examining whether Binance breached its 2023 settlement through potential violations of U.S. sanctions against Iran.

Federal prosecutors are seeking to seize $61 million linked to Iranian oil sales allegedly laundered through Binance. The allegation has not established wrongdoing by Binance or its employees.

The inquiry places renewed focus on the settlement Binance reached in 2023 and could lead to additional fines or renewed criminal prosecution if violations are established. It also puts the exchange’s sanctions controls under further review as U.S. authorities assess transactions tied to Iran.

Binance is a cryptocurrency exchange that serves users across global markets. The Justice Department’s scrutiny centers on whether its operations and transaction activity complied with U.S. sanctions requirements.

The investigation’s next developments could include a response from Binance or further action by the Justice Department.