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Tether Says It Helped Freeze Nearly $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT

The Defiant·September 28, 2026·1 min read
Tether Says It Helped Freeze Nearly $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT

Tether says it helped freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT. A Senate minority report released the same day found USDT dominated activity in 84% of 846 Iran- and proxy-linked wallets studied, highlighting the stablecoin's role in sanctioned transactions and Tether's compliance efforts.

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