Iran's Billion-Dollar Crypto Scheme - And China Money Laundering Networks

How do you fund a drone program while your economy is collapsing? You use the blockchain.

In 2026, cryptocurrency has become the ultimate double-edged sword. For ordinary Iranians, it’s a vital lifeline against 50% inflation. But for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), it’s a $3 billion shadow arsenal used to procure missile parts and fund regional proxies.

We’re pulling back the curtain on the "Amazon for criminals"—the Chinese money laundering networks (CMLNs) that make state-sponsored sanctions evasion possible in the digital age.

As the U.S. establishes a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve at home, can it successfully shut down the blockchain for its enemies abroad?

Content:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Why Ordinary Iranians Need Crypto
02:03 The Hijack: Enter the IRGC
03:14 The Procurement Pipeline
04:34 The Enables: Chinese Money Laundering Networks (CMLNs)
05:37 The Crackdown
06:32 Conclusion: Battle for the Ledger