Tether freezes $873,000 USDT linked to terrorist activity in Ukraine, Israel
The stablecoin issuer freezes addresses containing $873,000 USDT linked to illicit activity in Israel and Ukraine. Stablecoin issuer Tether has moved to freeze 32 addresses linked to terrorist activity in Israel and Ukraine in collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. $873,118 worth of USDT linked to illicit activity in Israel and Ukraine have been frozen, according to announcement from the company. The action was taken in a collaboration with Israel’s National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing. Paolo Ardoino, who was appointed as Tether CEO in Oct. 2023, highlighted the fact that cryptocurrency transactions are easily traced on blockchain platforms which has enabled Tether to assist in blocking the use of USDT linked to terror ist funding. “Contrary to popular belief, cryptocurrency transactions are not anonymous; they are the most traceable and trackable assets." The CEO added that the stablecoin issuer is actively working with global law enforcement agencies to