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In the first six months of 2026, Tether froze approximately $1.49 billion worth of USDT on the Tron network. This figure exceeds the total for the entire year of 2025 ($1.25 billion) and even surpasses the 2024 total ($1.4 billion).
Interesting fact: The Tron network accounted for 98.3% of all frozen funds, driven by its popularity among USDT users due to low fees and high liquidity.
At the same time, the number of blocked addresses has decreased:
• 2025: 3,481 addresses
• First half of 2026: 1,789 addresses
This suggests that Tether has become more precise in identifying suspicious activity, increasingly targeting large wallets rather than a multitude of smaller addresses.
Experts attribute the rise in frozen volumes to tightening cryptocurrency regulations in the US, the UK, and the European Union. Analysts believe Tether is increasingly adopting a proactive approach, blocking suspicious addresses before funds can be withdrawn or moved.
Takeaway: While USDT remains the most popular stablecoin, users should bear in mind that the asset can be frozen by the issuer at any time should regulatory or compliance risks arise.
Interesting fact: The Tron network accounted for 98.3% of all frozen funds, driven by its popularity among USDT users due to low fees and high liquidity.At the same time, the number of blocked addresses has decreased:
• 2025: 3,481 addresses
• First half of 2026: 1,789 addresses
This suggests that Tether has become more precise in identifying suspicious activity, increasingly targeting large wallets rather than a multitude of smaller addresses.
Experts attribute the rise in frozen volumes to tightening cryptocurrency regulations in the US, the UK, and the European Union. Analysts believe Tether is increasingly adopting a proactive approach, blocking suspicious addresses before funds can be withdrawn or moved.
Takeaway: While USDT remains the most popular stablecoin, users should bear in mind that the asset can be frozen by the issuer at any time should regulatory or compliance risks arise.
