🚨 Heavy Tracking: Iran's Central Bank Uses USDT to Evade Sanctions!🇮🇷
Core Focus: Iran Central Bank (CBI)
Event Review:
According to the latest investigation report from blockchain analysis firm Elliptic: Iran's Central Bank has secretly purchased over 500 million USDT through complex shadow companies and offshore networks.
Intent from Tehran:
Rescue Rial Crisis: Attempting to stabilize the domestic currency which has drastically depreciated due to international sanctions. Evade Global Sanctions: Providing funding for international trade imports while bypassing the SWIFT banking system.
Market Reaction and Tether's Actions:
This move immediately raised significant concerns regarding the compliance of stablecoins.
Tether (USDT issuer) acted swiftly based on the leads provided by Elliptic. All wallet addresses identified as associated with Iranian regulatory authorities have been blacklisted. Currently, funds in these addresses have been frozen and cannot be transferred.
What does this mean for us?
This event highlights two key points:
Cryptocurrencies have become a powerful tool for certain sovereign nations seeking alternative financing and circumventing traditional economic sanctions. Large issuers like Tether are strengthening cooperation with regulatory and law enforcement agencies, and the transparency and control of blockchain assets are continuously improving.
Community Discussion:
Do you think this action of freezing wallets to combat sanction evasion is effective? Should crypto companies have the right to freeze user assets at the request of the government at any time?
👇 Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
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