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

CoinDesk·September 28, 2026·1 min read
Tether is a ‘lifeline’ for Iranian regime, Senate Dems say in new report

Senate Democrats on the Permanent Subcommittee on Intelligence published a report alleging that Tether's USDT had become a key tool for the Iranian government, calling it a 'lifeline' for the regime. The report raises concerns about the stablecoin's role in evading sanctions and funding illicit activities.

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