【Is the Black Swan Coming? US Department of Justice Investigates Tether, Will the Crypto Market Crash?】

According to The Wall Street Journal, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) has launched an investigation into Tether, the issuer of the stablecoin USDT, concerning potential violations of anti-money laundering and sanctions regulations. It is reported that the focus of the investigation is whether third parties have used USDT to fund illegal activities such as drug trafficking and terrorism or to launder money. If confirmed, this could lead to sanctions against Tether, thereby preventing US users from using USDT.

Tether quickly responded, criticizing the report as "baseless" and stating that it works closely with law enforcement to combat illegal use. Nevertheless, FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) continues to spread in the market, leading to a temporary decoupling of USDT from the dollar, triggering turbulence in the overall crypto market, causing sell-offs and price fluctuations in mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.

There are varying interpretations of this event in the market. Nick Carter, a partner at Castle Island Ventures, believes that the leak of this information may be politically motivated. He stated that Tether's CEO, Howard Lutnick's political connections might make the company a target for certain governmental forces, and The Wall Street Journal's report seems to attempt to undermine Tether and the crypto industry.

For the crypto industry, if Tether is sanctioned due to compliance issues, the impact will ripple across the entire market. As the largest stablecoin by market capitalization globally, USDT has a broad application base and is a primary trading pair for many exchanges and users. Therefore, if confidence in its market is damaged, it could trigger broader decoupling risks and liquidity issues, even shaking investors' sense of security, further leading to market volatility and sell-off sentiments.

Regardless of the true motives behind this investigation, Tether's compliance issues have once again sounded the alarm for industry regulation. As a crucial cornerstone of the crypto industry, whether USDT and others can achieve greater transparency and compliance has become a core issue concerning the stability of the entire market. For investors, it is essential to exercise caution during current market fluctuations, stay alert, and adjust strategies as needed to address potential uncertainties in the future.

Personally, I feel that the Americans need money, USDT is a cash cow, what do you guys think? Please follow and share #Tether否认调查和制裁