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Sen. Blumenthal Urges Treasury and DOJ to Investigate Tether Over Iran’s Use of USDT

Unchained·September 28, 2026·1 min read
Sen. Blumenthal Urges Treasury and DOJ to Investigate Tether Over Iran’s Use of USDT

Sen. Richard Blumenthal has urged the Treasury and DOJ to investigate Tether over Iran's use of USDT. A Senate subcommittee staff report found that 84% of 846 Iran-linked wallets flagged by the U.S. and Israel used USDT almost exclusively. The investigation request targets potential sanctions violations, spotlighting Tether's role in crypto finance. The post appeared on Unchained.

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