Group 1 - Tether has frozen approximately $4.2 billion in cryptocurrency due to illegal activities, with most actions occurring in the past three years [1][4] - Tether's stablecoin circulation has increased significantly, surpassing $180 billion, compared to about $70 billion three years ago [1][4] - The company has assisted the U.S. Department of Justice in freezing nearly $61 million in Tether (USDT) related to "pig butchering" scams, a type of fraud where scammers build emotional relationships with victims before defrauding them [1][4] Group 2 - Regulatory bodies worldwide are intensifying efforts to combat illegal financial activities associated with cryptocurrencies, as highlighted by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) calling for stronger actions [2][5] - In 2022, money launderers reportedly obtained at least $82 billion in cryptocurrency, a significant increase from $10 billion in 2020, partly due to rising criminal activities in the Chinese-speaking community [2][5] - Stablecoins are primarily used for cryptocurrency trading, and their trading volume has seen substantial growth in recent years [3][6]
Tether公司称已冻结与犯罪活动相关的42亿美元稳定币
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2026-02-27 12:32