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Iran Using Tether to Evade Sanctions, Senate Report Alleges
A U.S. Senate report alleges that Iran is using the stablecoin Tether to circumvent international sanctions. The report highlights the growing use of cryptocurrencies for illicit finance and sanctions…
Tether Freezes $550M in Iran-Linked USDT as US Sanctions Blitz Escalates
Tether announced it has helped US authorities freeze nearly $550 million in Iran-linked USDT so far in 2026, including over $474 million across six TRON addresses tied to the Central Bank of Iran. The…
Circle and Tether Freeze Stablecoins Tied to Bitget Hack—But Most Funds Slip Away
The two stablecoin issuers blacklisted a wallet labeled "Bitget Exploiter 8," locking about $318,000 in USDC and USDT—but the attacker swapped most funds into unfreezable ETH before they could act.
US Prosecutors Want $84.2 Million From a Bank Tied to Tether
Federal prosecutors are targeting a Montana payments firm and a Caribbean bank accused of moving money without a license.
Tether is a ‘lifeline’ for Iranian regime, Senate Dems say in new report
Democrats on the Senate's Permanent Subcommittee on Intelligence published a report alleging that USDT had become a key tool for the Iranian government.
Binance deal gives Circle a boost in stablecoin race with Tether, analysts say
The five-year deal could strengthen USDC’s reach in emerging markets, though Tether’s liquidity advantage remains hard to dislodge, analysts told CoinDesk.