CryptoMedium•28 September 2026•
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Tether Freezes $550 Million in Iran-Linked USDT
Key Facts
1Tether froze approximately $550 million in USDT tied to Iran's Central Bank and sanctions networks during 2026.
2The company coordinated with U.S. authorities and Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing to freeze digital wallets.
Tether froze approximately $550 million in USDT tied to Iran's Central Bank and sanctions networks during 2026. Crypto Economy reported that the company coordinated with U.S. authorities and Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing to freeze the targeted digital wallets.
The action is part of a broader effort to curb sanctions evasion and illicit financial flows linked to Iran-backed networks. The enforcement demonstrates the continued commitment of stablecoin issuers to regulatory compliance and coordination with global authorities to combat suspicious financial activities.