U.S. adds four Iran central bank crypto wallets to sanctions, Tether freezes $131 million of contents

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The U.S. adds four Iran central bank crypto wallets to sanctions, effectively freezing $131 million in contents held by Tether, a stablecoin issuer, on TRON-based addresses. The freeze targets over $165 million in funds, preventing transfers or redemptions. This move tightens U.S. crypto sanctions on Iran, potentially impacting global cryptocurrency markets and Iran's access to digital assets.