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Tether Helped Freeze $550M in Iran-Linked USDT, Reveals $4.9B Total Freeze

Coinpedia·September 28, 2026·1 min read
Tether Helped Freeze $550M in Iran-Linked USDT, Reveals $4.9B Total Freeze

Tether confirmed it helped U.S. law enforcement freeze approximately $550 million in Iran-linked USDT during 2026, revealing a total of $4.9 billion frozen. The move comes as the U.S. tightens sanctions on Iran's financial networks, putting stablecoins under closer watch and highlighting Tether's cooperation with authorities.

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