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Tether is a ‘lifeline’ for Iranian regime, Senate Dems say in new report

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Tether freezes $550 million in Iran-linked USDT, Senate report finds stablecoin aids regime funding

Tether confirmed freezing approximately $550 million in Iran-linked USDT in 2026, while a Senate Democratic report found USDT dominated activity in 84% of Iran- and proxy-linked wallets studied, calling it a 'significant financial lifeline' for the regime.

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Tether freezes $550 million in Iran-linked USDT, Senate report finds stablecoin aids regime funding
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