Contract blacklisting (Tether Blacklist)
The status is confirmed in the relevant contract. Further steps require establishing the basis for the restriction.
Check: network, contract and addressCheck the statusUSDT · Tether · Ethereum · TRON
Unfreeze USDT.
Start with the cause of the restriction.
Unfreezing USDT: situation analysis, document preparation and enquiry support. We help identify the cause of the restriction and determine the next steps.
Support for enquiries involving $100,000 or more.
ERC-20 and TRC-20 use different networks and contracts. Before checking, identify where your USDT is held.
Check the company01Check the specific network and token
02Review documents and facts before drawing conclusions
03Assess each enquiry individually
Diagnosis
One symptom.
Different causes.
The balance is visible, but the transfer fails. That alone does not explain who imposed a restriction or whom to contact.
Exchange restriction
Withdrawals are unavailable within the platform. Start with the support notice and case number; the cause may relate to an account review.
Check: the platform noticePrepare informationTechnical error
Insufficient fees or resources, the wrong network or another transaction failure may be involved. The error message and context are needed.
Check: why the transaction failedUnderstand the mechanismTether mechanism
What happens when Tether restricts an address
The USDT contract includes a blacklist mechanism. Check the implementation for the specific network: Ethereum or TRON. An address status in a particular contract can confirm a restriction, but does not automatically reveal its cause.
A P2P transfer or a high AML risk score does not, by itself, prove blacklisting. First establish the actual address status.
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Identify the network and contract
Establish whether the USDT is on Ethereum, TRON or another network. Make sure it is the genuine token rather than another asset with a similar name.
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Check the address status
In a supported contract, check the blacklist flag and status-change events. A failed transfer should also be checked against the transaction rejection reason.
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Separate the status from its basis
A blockchain record shows an event. The basis for the restriction must be established from notices and available documents; it is not always public.
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Consider the next enquiry
A contract restriction can be lifted by an authorised party. The enquiry process should be checked against Tether's terms. Document preparation and legal assessment depend on the circumstances and applicable law.
Preparing an enquiry
Gather the facts.
It is a useful starting point.
Prepare the information on the list for an initial assessment.
Tick the items you have and download the list. The checklist stays with you; you can submit an enquiry using the form below.
A public status check does not require a seed phrase or private key.
USDT checklist
0 of 6 items prepared
How we work
Unfreeze USDT:
from checks to an enquiry.
From analysing transactions and the source of funds to preparing documents and supporting your enquiry.
Initial assessment
We clarify where the restriction arose, review notices and define the scope of work.
Analysis and documents
We review transaction history and source-of-funds information, and help gather missing documents.
Preparing the enquiry
We identify the appropriate recipient and prepare the materials. If needed, we agree on a separate legal opinion.
Enquiry support
We agree on fees, preparation timelines and the scope of work, and help with correspondence within that scope.
Unfreezing USDT depends on the authorised party's decision. Preparation time and the external review period are different.
USDT AND USDC
A shared approach to checking.
Different contracts.
Both tokens require the network, address, transaction history and basis for the restriction. However, status checks and the authority to change that status must be verified for the particular issuer.
| What we compare | USDT · Tether | USDC · Circle |
|---|---|---|
| Status check | The USDT contract on the relevant network | The USDC contract and its implementation |
| Removing a blacklist restriction | removeBlackListThe authorised contract owner | unBlacklistThe blacklister role in the relevant EVM implementation |
| What to prepare | Network, address, transactions and source-of-funds documents | Network, address, transactions and source-of-funds documents |
| Legal basis | Assessed for the individual enquiry | Assessed for the individual enquiry |
Function names refer to the implementations described. Another contract, network or bridged token requires a separate check.
Go to USDCUSDT resources
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Choose the next step.
Practical guides and primary sources to consult when checking your situation.
FIRST STEPS
What to do if USDT is restricted
What information to save and where to start checking.
Practical guideTETHER MECHANISMCauses and signs of USDT restrictions
A detailed article about blacklisting and the circumstances of restrictions.
GuidePUBLIC EXAMPLEThe Conduit situation explained
Based on public sources. This is not a Reclaim Capital client case.
Public sourcesPublic information
First, check
who you are working with.
Company details, profiles and publications are available before you contact us. Open the sources and independently verify information about Reclaim Capital.
01 / Company detailsLLC · Wyoming, USA
ReclaimCapital LLC
Registration details for checking the company and comparing them with your agreement.
- Registration number · Wyoming
- 2024-001502914
- Registered address
- 30 N Gould St Ste R,
Sheridan, WY 82801
Company leadOleh ChubaiCEO · ReclaimCapital LLC
LinkedIn Before signing, check the contracting party's name, registration details, scope of work, fees and payment arrangements.
Reviews and public profiles
See how the company is represented on other platforms.
Public company documents
The register of creditor-claim transactions is published on the contacts page.
View the transaction registerClaim-transfer documents in the FTX case
ReclaimCapital LLC is named as the claim transferee (Transferee) in a transfer notice published in the FTX case docket on Kroll. · Doc 36725 · Filed 19 October 2026.
These documents relate to FTX claims and this area of the company’s work. They are not case studies of USDT or USDC unfreezing.
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Questions and answers
Unfreeze USDT:
questions and answers.
Short answers about status checks, the tool's limits and possible next steps.
Why can I not send USDT?
Possible causes include insufficient network fees or resources, the wrong network, a platform restriction or blacklisting in the token contract. An error message alone does not reliably identify the cause.
How do USDT checks on Ethereum and TRON differ?
The networks use different contracts and address formats. An Ethereum address usually starts with 0x and has 42 characters; a TRON Base58Check address starts with T and has 34. Check the correct token on the network holding the funds.
Is an address always blocked after a P2P trade?
A P2P trade alone does not confirm a restriction. Check the particular address status and transfer circumstances. An AML risk assessment and blacklist status are different results.
Can changing wallets remove a blacklist restriction?
Changing applications does not change the same address's status in the token contract. If blacklisting is confirmed, its basis must be examined; importing a seed phrase into another application does not remove it.
Are removing a blacklist restriction and restoring destroyed tokens the same thing?
No. Removing a blacklist restriction and destroying a balance are separate actions in the USDT contract. If the balance was destroyed, lifting a restriction alone does not restore the amount. Possible procedures depend on the individual case.
Can you give a deadline and guarantee the outcome in advance?
Our preparation time can be determined after assessing the work involved. The decision of an issuer, exchange or authority that requested the restriction depends on the circumstances. There is no universal deadline or guarantee that a restriction will be lifted.
Next step
Tell us what happened
to your USDT.
Tell us the network, amount and reason for your enquiry. We will contact you, clarify the details and discuss document preparation and support.
We consider enquiries involving $100,000 or more.
3 short steps: situation, contacts and details. You can change the token and situation.
