Tether probed by US Sen. Blumenthal over crypto company’s use in Iran, Russia | MLex

( June 5, 2026, 19:59 GMT | Official Statement) — MLex Summary: US Senator Richard Blumenthal, the ranking member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, wrote a letter to Tether Chief Executive Officer Paolo Ardoino demanding records and information related to the company’s apparent failure to prevent illicit use by sanctioned entities, terrorist organizations, and other money laundering schemes associated with Iran and Russia.Statement follows below. Document attached….

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