Binance, Tether and Trump's cryptos in the crosshairs of the US Senate
Original headlineBinance, Tether et les cryptos de Trump dans le viseur du Sénat américain
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Senator Richard Blumenthal has issued a January 4, 2027 deadline for Binance, Tether, and two Trump-linked crypto firms to produce documents tied to multiple Senate investigations, warning he will escalate to compulsory measures if cooperation falls short. The probe widens congressional scrutiny of the world's largest crypto exchange and the largest stablecoin issuer, alongside entities connected to President Donald Trump's digital asset ventures. The demand signals mounting regulatory pressure on stablecoin reserves and exchange compliance ahead of any formal enforcement action. What to watch next is whether the four firms hand over records voluntarily or force Blumenthal to pursue subpoenas.
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Tether, Binance, Richard Blumenthal, Donald Trump, US Senate