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Tether claims $550 million in Iran freezes, but $35 million slipped past Senate

Tether says it helped freeze $550M in Iran-linked USDT in 2026 as Senate investigators scrutinize delays before some wallets were blocked.

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CryptoSlate· Sep 29, 5:30 PMTether claims $550 million in Iran freezes, but $35 million slipped past Senate

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