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CRYPTO CRIME | Iran Shadow Banking Network Relies Heavily on USDT, U.S Senate Report Finds
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Fusion42 · 29 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
A U.S. Senate report reveals that Tether's USDT is the main cryptocurrency enabling an Iranian shadow banking network linked to terrorism and sanctions evasion, moving hundreds of millions in funds to Iranian entities and proxies while highlighting delays in freezing sanctioned wallets.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Crypto & Web3, and 2 sources have reported it between 28 Sep 2026 and 29 Sep 2026.
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You face growing compliance risks as US regulators intensify scrutiny on USDT usage connected to sanctioned Iranian actors. Regulators delaying enforcement shifts the advantage to you if you cut ties with high-risk wallets before forced freezes hit.
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2 sources · first reported 28 Sep 2026 · latest 29 Sep 2026
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