The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action against approximately 1.76 million Tether (USDT), according to a court document filed on July 21, 2026. This move signals continued regulatory scrutiny and enforcement against illicit financial activities involving stablecoins. The filing, titled ‘United States v. APPROXIMATELY 1,766,583 USDT,’ indicates a legal proceeding to seize these digital assets.