The US Department of Justice is examining whether Binance has complied with the terms of its November 2023 settlement with American authorities, focusing on potential violations of US sanctions against Iran. The Manhattan US Attorney’s Office, alongside the DOJ’s Criminal Division, is analyzing post-settlement transactions processed through Hong Kong-based entities accused of facilitating payments linked to Iranian oil sales. On September 15, 2026, the DOJ filed a civil forfeiture action seeking $61 million in digital assets, though Binance was not named as a defendant. The 2023 agreement had allowed Binance to avoid criminal prosecution by accepting penalties exceeding $4.3 billion and a three-year compliance monitorship.
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