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Last month, Tether — the issuer of the world’s largest stablecoin — froze $24 million in USDT at the request of authorities, citing compliance with anti–money laundering regulations.

The move was immediately celebrated by the pro-centralization, pro-government crowd as a win for “financial safety.” But in reality, it’s another warning sign that centralized stablecoins are little more than programmable money subject to instant, unilateral seizure — no court order, no due process, no presumption of innocence. Just allegations and a compliance request.

And this isn’t some rare, extraordinary measure. It happens all the time.

A Pattern of Instant Seizure Without Due Process

Tether has repeatedly frozen and seized funds whenever authorities come knocking — often based solely on allegations:

• November 2023: $225 million in USDT frozen linked to alleged human traffickers at the request of the U.S. DOJ.
• November 2022: $46 million in USDT frozen following a law enforcement request.
• January 2022: $160 million in USDT frozen on the Ethereum blockchain.........more..........