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Iran uses Tether cryptocurrency as ‘financial lifeline,’ Senate report finds

September 29, 2026

Summary

A US Senate report charges that Iran's Islamic regime is using Tether cryptocurrency as a 'financial lifeline.' The report found that 84% of crypto wallets sanctioned by the US transacted in USDT, helping the Iranian government move money.'

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  • The Morning Risk Report: Senate Investigation Finds Rampant Use of Tether’s Stablecoin by Iranian Regime

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  • Iran's Islamic regime using Tether cryptocurrency as 'financial lifeline,' US Senate report charges

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