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Tether Helped Freeze $550M in Iran-Linked USDT, Reveals $4.9B Total Freeze

Markets Brief gilt-and-policy note (2026-09-28): The post Tether Helped Freeze $550M in Iran-Linked USDT, Reveals $4.9B Total Freeze appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Stablecoin issuer Tether has… Primary source: original at Coinpedia (coinpedia.org).

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Stablecoin issuer Tether has officially confirmed that it has assisted U.S. law enforcement and sanctions authorities in freezing approximately $550 million in Iran linked USDT during 2026 alone The move comes as the U.S tightens sanctions on Iran’s financial networks, putting stablecoins under closer watch. $550M in Iran-Linked USDT Frozen In today’s press release, Tether …