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Tether freezes $550M in USDT linked to Iran’s central bank in 2026

The Cryptonomist·September 28, 2026·1 min read
Tether freezes $550M in USDT linked to Iran’s central bank in 2026

Tether helped freeze approximately $550 million in USDT linked to Iran's central bank and related sanctions networks, marking one of its largest enforcement actions this year. The freezes were coordinated with US law enforcement and sanctions authorities, underscoring the growing role of crypto oversight in combating illicit finance.

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