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DOJ restrains $52 million in crypto with Tether’s help

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Published 2026-09-11 09:08 UTCUpdated 2026-09-11 15:45 UTC
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Crypto.News report
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-09-11 15:45 UTC
Cointelegraph markets post
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-11 09:08 UTC
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Overview

U.S. authorities restrained more than $52 million in cryptocurrency connected to wallets and online channels linked to the Xinbi Guarantee scam network. Tether said the DOJ credited the stablecoin issuer with helping support the action.

Entities
TetherXinbi Guarantee
Why now
  • The reports describe the restraint as a current DOJ action.
  • Tether’s statement was dated Sept. 11, according to the report.
Why it matters
  • Shows a crypto enforcement action involving more than $52 million in restrained assets.
  • Highlights Tether’s reported role in assisting a DOJ action against a scam network.
Evidence assessment
Recurring claims
  • The U.S. DOJ restrained more than $52 million in cryptocurrency linked to the Xinbi Guarantee scam network.
  • Tether was credited with helping authorities restrain the cryptocurrency.
How sources frame it
  • U.S. Department Of Justice: neutral
  • Tether: neutral
A U.S. enforcement action involving cryptocurrency linked to a scam network, with Tether credited for assisting the restraint.
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Cointelegraph markets post
cointelegraph.com · cointelegraph.com · 2026-09-11 09:08 UTC
Crypto.News report
crypto.news · crypto.news · 2026-09-11 15:45 UTC
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