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Sen. Blumenthal gives Binance, Tether and Trump-linked crypto firms until Jan. 4, 2027 to produce records, warns of subpoenas
Nov 9, 2026, 12:26 PM EST1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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The subpoena-threatened record request creates direct legal risk and potential enforcement exposure for the named firms; for Tether the probe cites substantial USDT use in Iran-linked wallets and reported freezes of about $550 million, which may translate into regulatory scrutiny or compliance costs if escalated.
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Sen. Blumenthal has ordered Binance, Tether and two Trump-linked crypto firms to produce records by Jan. 4, 2027 and, as incoming PSI chair, could use subpoena powers to compel compliance.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal gave Binance, Tether and two Trump-linked crypto firms until Jan. 4, 2027 to produce records for ongoing Senate investigations.
As incoming chair of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Blumenthal would have subpoena powers that could force companies to produce records.
A September Senate minority staff report found that 84% of 846 Iran-linked wallets targeted by sanctions or seizures used USDT almost exclusively.
Tether said it supported freezes involving almost $550 million in Iran-linked assets during 2026.
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