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TRON, Tether and Chainalysis launch Digital Crime Task Force to freeze illicit USDT
On November 12, TRON, Tether and Chainalysis announced the Digital Crime Task Force (DCTF) to identify suspicious USDT transactions and assist law enforcement in freezing illicit funds before they move. The initiative combines blockchain monitoring, investigative tools and coordination with authorities, aiming to detect activity earlier than victim‑based reporting. Chainalysis will provide blockchain intelligence and AI‑powered tools, while Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino noted the firm has already frozen more than $7 billion linked to illicit activity through cooperation with over 360 agencies in 73 countries. The task force also targets scams, theft, terrorist financing and other criminal uses of crypto.