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US Treasury Bans MEXC Global for Sanctions Evasion

US Treasury Bans MEXC Global for Sanctions Evasion

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ThreatCluster •November 10, 2026 at 02:43 UTC
  • •MEXC Global banned by US Treasury for sanctions evasion.
  • •Facilitated $16.7 billion in illicit transactions linked to cybercrime.
  • •US financial institutions face penalties for transactions with MEXC.

The US Treasury's FinCEN has banned MEXC Global, a Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange, from the American financial system due to its involvement in sanctions evasion and connections to cybercrime syndicates. The order, effective 30 days post-publication, cites MEXC's facilitation of at least $16.7 billion in illicit transactions from May 2021 to May 2026, including dealings with sanctioned Russian entities and Iranian exchanges. MEXC reportedly processed over $1 billion in transactions with Iranian crypto exchanges and facilitated transactions linked to the Central Bank of Iran and the IRGC. The Treasury's action exposes US financial institutions to potential penalties for engaging with MEXC. MEXC is currently reviewing the order and assessing its compliance controls.

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2026-11-06
FinCEN issues order against MEXC Global
FinCEN prohibits US financial institutions from engaging with MEXC Global due to sanctions evasion and cybercrime links.
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2026-11-10
MEXC Global's ban reported
The US Treasury's action against MEXC Global is reported, detailing the extent of illicit transactions facilitated by the exchange.
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What actions did FinCEN take against MEXC Global?
FinCEN issued an order prohibiting US financial institutions from transacting with MEXC Global due to its involvement in sanctions evasion.
How much illicit activity is MEXC Global accused of facilitating?
MEXC Global is accused of facilitating at least $16.7 billion in illicit transactions linked to cybercrime and sanctions evasion.
What should US financial institutions do now?
US financial institutions should cease any transactions with MEXC Global to avoid potential civil or criminal penalties.