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Top secret briefing note shows CSIS examining Tether cryptocurrency over China ties

Spy agency appears concerned stablecoins could expose Canadian economy to ‘threat actors’

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

30 Oct 2026 • 3 min read

A turquoise illustration shows the Tether logo.
A top secret CSIS briefing note suggests Tether's alleged ties to the Chinese government could pose security risks. (Provided)

Zak Vescera
Zak Vescera

Zak is a Vancouver-based reporter focusing on white-collar crime in British Columbia. He previously reported for The Tyee and The Saskatoon StarPhoenix.

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