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The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added four cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran's central bank to its sanctions list, and Tether froze $131 million of USDT associated with these addresses.

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Who
U.S. OFAC, Tether
What
The U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) added four cryptocurrency wallets linked to Iran's central bank to its sanctions list, and Tether froze $131 million of USDT associated with these addresses.
When
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:07:06 GMT · 3h 7m ago
Where
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Why
The sanctions target TRON-based addresses that previously held over $165 million, preventing those specific funds from being transferred or redeemed.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The action by OFAC and Tether aims to disrupt illicit financial flows and prevent the transfer or redemption of sanctioned cryptocurrency assets. This move could impact the ability of sanctioned entities to access global financial networks through digital assets.

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