#热门 Hotspot January 11 News, according to The Wall Street Journal, Tether's ability to serve as the world's leading stablecoin has been partly influenced by Maduro, as Tether is an important tool for Venezuela's state oil company (Petróleos de Venezuela, or PdVSA) to evade sanctions. It is used as a settlement currency for oil transactions and provides an economic lifeline for Venezuelans suffering from the collapse of their national currency, the bolívar. A Tether spokesperson responded that the company complies with all applicable U.S. and international sanctions regulations, works closely with U.S. authorities including the Office of Foreign Assets Control, and regularly assists law enforcement in freezing addresses related to illegal activities or sanctions violations upon legitimate requests.