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Crypto is fueling drone buying in Russia and Iran, Chainalysis warns
International
Published on 24 April 2026
Blockchain tracing shows coin-to-drone funding links
A Chainalysis report says groups connected to Russia and Iran are increasingly using cryptocurrency to finance the purchase of low-cost military drones and related components. The findings highlight how digital assets are being routed into military supply chains, making transactions harder to track through traditional banking channels. Authorities may face new enforcement challenges as crypto use grows.
- Chainalysis links crypto payments to drone purchases
- Groups tied to Russia and Iran are expanding purchases
- Low-cost drones and components are being financed via crypto
- Tracking crypto transactions remains the key challenge
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