CryptoPotato·Sep 29, 2026, 6:10 AM UTC

Tether Freezes Nearly $550M in Iran-Linked USDT in 2026 as US Crackdown Expands

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Tether highlighted that blockchain data is becoming a powerful tool for sanctions enforcement, allowing authorities to track funds on-chain, identify specific wallets, and work with issuers to freeze them.

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Tether Freezes Nearly $550M in Iran-Linked USDT in 2026 as US Crackdown Expands

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