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Sep 28, 2026

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.

Sep 28, 2026·6 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪Tether's compliance measures are insufficient to prevent sanctions evasion
  • ▪Tether froze over $344 million in USDT across two wallets in April 2026, which the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control subsequently linked to Iran's Central Bank
  • ▪Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino defended the company's compliance record, stating that USDT is not a haven for sanctioned actors, terrorist organizations, or criminal networks

Subtopics

Anti-money laundering (AML)1Crypto regulation1Crypto Sanctions Compliance1Iran1Senate Democrats1Stablecoins1Tether $42.4M USDT freeze lawsuit1US Senate1

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