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# Chainalysis: addresses linked to Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other US-sanctioned entities received $100B+ in crypto last year, almost 8x the amount in 2024 (Patricia Kowsmann/Wall Street Journal)

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**Published:** July 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.techmeme.com/260705/p7#a260705p7  

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