{"id":508080,"date":"2025-11-01T11:49:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-01T11:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/Blockchain.News\/news\/tethers-t3-unit-freezes-300-million-illicit-crypto-funds"},"modified":"2025-11-01T11:49:38","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T11:49:38","slug":"tethers-t3-unit-freezes-300-million-in-illicit-crypto-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-bitco.in\/index.php\/2025\/11\/01\/tethers-t3-unit-freezes-300-million-in-illicit-crypto-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Tether&#8217;s T3 Unit Freezes $300 Million in Illicit Crypto Funds"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"figure mt-2\">\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/Profile\/Rongchai-Wang\">Rongchai Wang<\/a> <span class=\"publication-date ml-2\"> Nov 01, 2025 11:49<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"lead\">Tether&#8217;s T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen $300 million in illicit funds, marking a significant step in combating crypto-related crime across multiple continents.<\/p>\n<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/image.blockchain.news:443\/features\/8A6D364E10667B70266C559AAAD3793038EA7B225A572DDB5616E316563F53D8.jpg\"> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rounded\" src=\"https:\/\/image.blockchain.news:443\/features\/8A6D364E10667B70266C559AAAD3793038EA7B225A572DDB5616E316563F53D8.jpg\" alt=\"Tether's T3 Unit Freezes $300 Million in Illicit Crypto Funds\"> <\/a> <\/figure>\n<p>Tether, a leading company in the cryptocurrency sector, has made significant strides in combating crypto-related crime through its T3 Financial Crime Unit. According to CoinMarketCap, the unit has successfully frozen over $300 million in illicit funds in its first year of operation. This milestone marks a substantial effort by Tether and its partners to curb illegal activities within the crypto sphere.<\/p>\n<h2>Operation and Impact<\/h2>\n<p>The T3 Financial Crime Unit, backed by Tether, TRON network, and analytics firm TRM, has been instrumental in targeting fraud, hacks, and the trade of illicit goods. The unit&#8217;s operations span 23 jurisdictions, illustrating a broad, coordinated effort to tackle crypto crime on a global scale. Notably, the United States accounted for $83 million of the frozen assets, highlighting the country&#8217;s significant involvement in these operations.<\/p>\n<h2>Global Collaboration<\/h2>\n<p>One of the unit&#8217;s significant contributions was its involvement in Brazil&#8217;s Operation Lusocoin. This operation led to the seizure of over R$3 billion, including 4.3 million USDT linked to a major money-laundering ring. The collaboration between Tether&#8217;s T3 unit and Brazilian authorities underscores the importance of international cooperation in addressing the complexities of crypto-related crimes.<\/p>\n<h2>Ongoing Efforts<\/h2>\n<p>The T3 unit&#8217;s achievements reflect a broader trend in the cryptocurrency industry towards enhancing security and compliance. As crypto adoption continues to grow, so does the need for robust measures to prevent illicit activities. Tether&#8217;s proactive approach is setting a precedent for other companies in the sector to follow suit in safeguarding the integrity of digital currencies.<\/p>\n<p>For further information, refer to the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/tether.io\/news\/t3-financial-crime-unit-surpasses-300-million-in-frozen-assets-strengthening-global-efforts-against-crypto-related-crime\/\">press release<\/a> from Tether.<\/p>\n<p><span><i>Image source: Shutterstock<\/i><\/span> <!-- Divider --> <!-- Author info END --> <!-- Divider --> <a href=\"https:\/\/blockchain.news\/\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rongchai Wang Nov 01, 2025 11:49 Tether&#8217;s T3 Financial Crime Unit has frozen $300 million in illicit funds, marking a significant step in combating crypto-related crime across multiple continents. Tether, a leading company in the cryptocurrency sector, has made significant strides in combating crypto-related crime through its T3 Financial Crime Unit. 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