The U.S. sanctions Iran, this time directly naming digital assets. Ordinary coin holders may feel it’s far away, but the Treasury Secretary calls it an “economic D-Day” and warns of the risk of secondary sanctions. According to a report by The Block, the latest round of sanctions covers digital assets, oil, aviation, and more. The U.S. has reportedly seized nearly $1 billion in crypto assets, and sanctioned Iran’s largest exchange, Nobitex, in June. This suggests that crypto capital flows are being brought more aggressively under regulatory scrutiny, and market sentiment could tighten as a result. However, note that there is currently no evidence that ordinary users are directly affected, and there are no reports of any specific exchanges being shut down. Next, watch to see whether the U.S. names more crypto service providers going forward, and whether Iranian-related trading will trigger stricter KYC/compliance requirements. Do you think these sanctions will truly affect your portfolio decision-making? Source: The Block