US Prosecutors Seek $84.2M Forfeiture From Firm Linked to Tether's USDT
- —California prosecutors seek to confiscate $84.2 million
- —Funds are tied to Montana-registered payments firm Capstone Ltd.
- —Accounts were allegedly used for transactions on behalf of Tether
- —The US Department of Justice filed a civil forfeiture complaint
Why it matters: The action adds pressure on USDT's payment infrastructure and could weigh on confidence in the largest stablecoin.
Source: Coinotag
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