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U.S. Government Seizes $61 Million in USDT Linked to Sanctioned Oil Sales

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What happened

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The U.S. government filed a civil forfeiture complaint regarding approximately $61 million in cryptocurrency. Prosecutors allege these funds originated from black market sales of sanctioned Iranian oil. The seizure involves USDT, a stablecoin issued by Tether, which has frozen the tokens in the targeted addresses. Two Chinese companies are alleged to have helped move the proceeds through crypto accounts and the U.S. financial system.

From aol.com

Why it matters

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The case highlights the ability of stablecoin issuers to maintain control over tokens even when they are held in a personal wallet. Tether was able to freeze the tokens and, instead of requiring private keys, can 'burn' them and issue new USDT for the U.S. government to take.

From aol.com

Who's involved

  • CNBCReported on the civil forfeiture complaint regarding the cryptocurrency seizure.
  • David KemmererWas cited by CNBC in a report detailing the cryptocurrency seizure.

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