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DOJ Seizes $84M From Tether-Linked Payment Processor Capstone
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Fusion42 · 26 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US Department of Justice seized $84 million from Capstone, a payment processor linked to the stablecoin issuer Tether, highlighting increased regulatory scrutiny on crypto payment infrastructures.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 4 sources have reported it between 11 Sep 2026 and 26 Sep 2026.
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You face a tougher regulatory environment as authorities target crypto payment links to stablecoins. Now is the time to tighten compliance and reassess your exposure to risk in stablecoin payment channels.
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4 sources · first reported 11 Sep 2026 · latest 26 Sep 2026
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