NFT Marketplace OpenSea Blocks Users in Iran Due to U.S. Sanctions

NFT Marketplace OpenSea Blocks Users in Iran Due to U.S. Sanctions

A number of Iran-based OpenSea users report being suddenly barred, but the company has yet to confirm any block.

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