Sen. Blumenthal seeks answers from Tether over payments to firm founded by ex-White House crypto adviser

What happened

Sen. Blumenthal said he wants answers from Tether following reports that it paid millions to a firm started by a former WH crypto adviser.

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2 reports · 1 original report · 2 independent

1. The BlockPrimary source · Supports · EN · 100%
   Sen. Blumenthal seeks answers from Tether over payments to firm founded by ex-White House crypto adviser ↗Oct 23, 2026, 1:46 PM
2. CointelegraphIndependent · Supports · EN · 57%
   US senator probes Tether after reported deal with ex-Trump crypto adviser ↗Oct 23, 2026, 1:42 PM

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• Sen. Blumenthal seeks answers from Tether over payments to firm founded by ex-White House crypto adviser Observed

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1. October 23, 2026 at 1:42 PMFirst reported
2. Oct 23, 2026, 1:50 PMUnverified · 65/67%

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