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Tether and Bitfinex tied to $84.2M asset freeze in US forfeiture case
The Cryptonomist·September 25, 2026·1 min read
Tether and Bitfinex are reportedly the crypto firms behind Capstone Ltd., a payments company tied to an $84.2M asset freeze in a California federal forfeiture case. The Financial Times reported the disclosure, adding weight to the unusual legal story. The case highlights ongoing regulatory scrutiny of crypto-related entities in the U.S.
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