The Block - 2026-08-01 ​
2 items collected.
1. Iran-linked exchange sent $676 million to Binance wallets in alleged sanctions-evasion operation: Reuters ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/1/2026, 9:18:45 PM
Categories: Companies, Policy, Regulation
Dubai-based Shelbit processed over $4 billion since May 2024 through a network tied to Iranian gambling sites, the central bank, and the IRGC, per Reuters.
2. BNB Chain ‘pursuing legal action’ against former employee over memecoin launched from tutorial wallet ​
Author: Zack Abrams
Published: 8/1/2026, 7:09:57 PM
Categories: Crypto Ecosystems, DeFi
Lookonchain said the former employee bought nearly 80% of ASTEROID's supply for $10,000 before selling most of the tokens for about $638,000.