Breaking: US DOJ Allegedly Launches Investigation Into Tether

As a seasoned crypto investor with over a decade of experience in this ever-evolving digital frontier, I find myself once again at the crossroads of excitement and apprehension. The US Department of Justice’s investigation into Tether, the largest stablecoin by market cap, is a development that demands our collective attention.


It appears that reports indicate the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated an examination of the entity responsible for issuing USDT, the stablecoin, over possible breaches of anti-money laundering laws. This development follows closely on the heels of Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino’s recent call for clear cryptocurrency regulations in the United States.

US DOJ Launches Probe Into Tether

Based on a report from the Wall Street Journal, U.S. authorities are examining Tether for potential breaches of sanctions regulations and anti-money laundering laws. More specifically, this crypto firm could face fines if found to have conducted business with entities on the U.S. sanctions list. The ongoing criminal probe is also scrutinizing whether Tether’s USDT has been employed by external parties to finance illicit activities like drug trafficking, terrorism, and hacking; or to launder money derived from such illegal activities.

In response to this update, Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, stated that they are unaware of any ongoing investigation regarding their company. If it turns out to be true, such news could potentially have a considerable impact on the cryptocurrency market, given that USDT holds the top spot among stablecoins in terms of market capitalization.

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2024-10-25 21:21