https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-sanctions-kremlin-backed-fintech-a7-for-allegedly-assisting-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-sanctions-kremlin-backed-fintech-a7-for-allegedly-assisting-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/us-sanctions-kremlin-backed-fintech-a7-for-allegedly-assisting-iran#u100422Sun, 04 Oct 2026 22:56:58 +0000The US Treasury has designated A7, a Kremlin-backed cross-border payments platform, as a transnational criminal organization. Under Operation Economic Outcast, the Treasury's FinCEN and OFAC prohibited all transactions with the firm, alleging it operates a shadow banking network of front companies and sub-agents to bypass Western restrictions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the move aims to isolate Iran and its financial enablers. A7 is accused of facilitating illicit global transactions for the Iranian regime and cybercriminals, including the purchase of civilian and military go