[U.S. Department of Justice Freezes Capstone Accounts, Involving $84 Million] The U.S. Department of Justice has frozen the accounts of Montana-based payment company Capstone in a civil forfeiture complaint, involving $84 million. Prosecutors accuse the company of illegally transferring funds and making payments on behalf of hundreds of entities and individuals. Capstone previously facilitated fund settlements for Bitfinex and processed funds under the instructions of EQIBank. Tether holds some assets at this bank. Tether has confirmed it is a client of EQIBank but stated it was unaware of any illegal activities. (Source: Financial Times)