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Tron and Tether: Freezing $100 Million in USDT to Combat Illegal Activities

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


The Tron blockchain, in collaboration with stablecoin issuer Tether and intelligence firm TRM Labs, announced the freezing of $100 million in USDT due to its misuse by illegal actors.

Analysis of Transactions and Operations

The T3 Unit analyzed millions of transactions across five continents, monitoring a total volume exceeding $3 billion in USDT. TRM Labs utilized blockchain intelligence and monitoring tools to identify and freeze USDT linked to illegal activities involving Tron and Tether.

Sources of Frozen Funds

Chris Janczewski, TRM Labs' global investigations head, stated that money laundering services are the primary source of the frozen funds. Other activities included investment fraud, illegal drugs, terrorism financing, extortion scams, hacking incidents, and violent crimes. T3 noted that approximately $3 million of the frozen USDT is connected to North Korea.

We hope that our efforts will not only help victims recover their funds but also deter malicious actors from conducting illegal activities on blockchains like Tron.Chris Janczewski

Impact and Significance of the Initiative

The collaboration between Tron, Tether, and TRM Labs is seen as a significant step toward reducing illicit activities on the blockchain. The scale of the frozen funds and the breadth of the analysis underscore the effectiveness of blockchain technology in ensuring security and transparency.

This initiative demonstrates how combined efforts can decrease illegal activities on blockchains and serve as a model for other projects.

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