U.S. Department of Justice challenges new areas: Seizing stablecoins related to Iran sanctions violations

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking to seize $500,000 USDT from the private wallet of an individual accused of supplying drones to Iran, alleging that the funds were proceeds from violations of sanctions. The case highlights the challenge of tracking stablecoins on decentralized platforms and may set a precedent for the confiscation of digital assets in law enforcement actions involving illegal trade.