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TRX Tether CEO rebuts senator's Iran investigation, cites lower volumes
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino is defending the stablecoin issuer against a senator's investigation, saying it misses positive work that has led to lower Iran volumes, according to CoinDesk. The post states Ardoino has been defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins fueled financial activity in Iran.
Why “Unverified”
- Reported by CoinDesk alone, with no second source or primary confirmation yet
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What the sources claim
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Tether says a senator's investigation overlooks positive work that has reduced Iran-related volumes.
“Senator's investigation misses positive work that's led to lower Iran volumes”
CoinDesk -
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino is defending the firm against accusations that its stablecoins fueled financial activity in Iran.
“defending against accusations that the firm's stablecoins have fueled financial activity in Iran”
CoinDesk
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