..., this legal cloud hangs over the company's reputation. In 2024–2025, rumors have also circulated regarding a potential investigation by the US Department of Justice for banking fraud during Tether's early operations (allegedly concealing the true nature of operations from banks). Even if these accusations do not materialize, they create an information backdrop that could provoke short-term fluctuations in trust. Legal threats also include potential new regulatory measures—for instance, if Tether ...