The Tron blockchain, in collaboration with stablecoin issuer Tether and blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs, announced the freezing of a total of $100 million in USDT ($1.00) due to its misuse by illegal actors since September. This initiative aims to strengthen security within blockchain technology and combat illicit activities.
Analysis of Transactions and Operations
The T3 Unit analyzed millions of transactions spanning five continents, monitoring a total volume exceeding $3 billion in USDT. In a statement, T3 highlighted how 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. Additionally, investment fraud, illegal drugs, terrorism financing, extortion scams, hacking incidents, vulnerabilities, and even violent crimes were targeted.
T3 noted that approximately $3 million of the frozen USDT is connected...
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