Brazilian court orders Tether to freeze 52,000 USDT and return funds to scam victim
- —The victim sent 52,750 USDT in 22 transfers between Aug 20 and Oct 23, 2025
- —Scammers promised 2–5% daily returns via a fake mining pool at bnb-mine3.com
- —Tether must freeze balances on eight Tron wallets or convert the sum to Brazilian reais
- —Court costs were set at 10% of the claim; the ruling was issued on the 20th
Why it matters: The ruling sets a precedent that stablecoin issuers can be compelled to block stolen funds, raising pressure on Tether.
Source: Livecoins