# United States Freezes $131 Million in Tether Tied to Iran's Central Bank

The Treasury said it blocked funds across four Tron wallets, showing how dollar stablecoins have become a direct instrument of sanctions enforcement.

- Published: 2026-07-16T05:28:32.899Z
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The United States has frozen $131 million in Tether's dollar stablecoin spread across four Tron-network wallets that Treasury officials say are linked to the Central Bank of Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the action, accor…

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