Tether Blacklists Wallet after freezing approximately $72 million in USDT linked to a Tron address connected with a sudden $120 million transfer activity that triggered a sharp Monero (XMR) price surge.
The Tether Blacklist Wallet decision came after blockchain detective ZachXBT identified over 120 million USDT transfers in association with fast Monero buy operations.
As per ZachXBT, the operation started on June 11 when 120.2 million USDT was deposited into a Tron wallet and then immediately transferred to various platforms. It did not accumulate any assets but instead broke its transfers between different exchanges, bridges, and instant swaps.
Over 12 million USDT were allegedly transferred to KuCoin’s deposits, while around 8 million went through the instant exchange service providers. There was also a bridge between Tron and Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, allowing the transfers between blockchains and complicating the tracing process.
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ZachXBT On-Chain Tracking Findings
According to a post by Tech Ranjan Crypto, Tether had frozen almost $72 million worth of USDT associated with the activities highlighted by ZachXBT. The wallet allegedly transferred $120 million worth of assets across chains and purchased Monero (XMR), thus causing its rally from $330 to $420 amid possible illegal trading trends.
Tether Blacklists Wallet became even more interesting considering that the wallet cluster in question apparently switched money between various blockchain networks and amassed Monero on a large scale amid turbulent market conditions.
While some experts believe that the synchronous purchases might have boosted the asset’s price dynamics, the manipulation is yet to be officially confirmed.
Tether Blacklists Wallet Response and Compliance Action
Tether intervened and froze a Tron wallet associated with the above transactions and blacklisted it, effectively freezing 72 million USDT. The Tether Blacklists Wallet event was prompted by several alerts issued through on-chain monitors and investigative reports in the cryptocurrency world.
To reduce risks tied to suspicious transactions, Tether blacklisted a Tron wallet that is suspected of sending and receiving 120.2 million USDT. More than 72 million USDT were frozen on a suspect Tron address, restricting their further movement across exchanges and platforms.
Tether Blacklists Wallet, following warnings issued by ZachXBT. According to reports, large-scale crypto transfer coincided with a notable price surge in Monero.
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