According to CoinMeta, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the Trump administration may seize $1 billion in Iranian-related cryptocurrencies this week. He noted, "We may seize $1 billion in cryptocurrencies this week; we know where they are and are taking steps to isolate them." This move is part of Washington's "absolute isolation campaign" against Iran, aimed at targeting its oil exports, transportation routes, and financial assets.