Tether freezes $130 million in USDT linked to Iran under US pressure
Tether froze $130 million in USDT linked to Iran’s central bank.
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The fact
The operation, confirmed by the US Treasury, targets wallets under international sanctions.
This move strengthens US oversight of crypto flows tied to sanctioned regimes.
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Why it matters
Ce gel illustre l’influence croissante des régulateurs américains sur les stablecoins, un outil clé pour contourner les sanctions économiques.