Tether, the world’s top stablecoin company, recently made waves by clamping down on illegal financial activities using its digital coin. In its recent blog post, the company clarified that it will not stand for the misuse of its technology, especially when it funds harmful acts like terrorism.
A Global Effort Against Digital Crimes
Tether isn’t just watching from the sidelines. It’s deeply involved in global efforts to fight cybercrimes, significantly when its digital coins are misused. The company collaborates with law enforcement agencies worldwide, from Brazil to Germany and China to the United States.
Their joint efforts have led to freezing of $835 million in assets, mostly linked to thefts from digital platforms and exchanges. But that’s not where it ends; a fraction of these assets was also tied to other crimes.
Most recently, Tether zeroed in on shady activities in Israel and Ukraine. In collaboration with Israel’s NBCTF, the company has frozen 32 digital addresses. These frozen accounts contained $873,118.34, all tied to suspicious activities.
Redefining Digital Security
While the blocked funds might seem small compared to the global $445 billion lost to cybercrimes, it showcases the power and security that blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies, offers. Unlike the misconceptions, cryptocurrency isn’t a cloak of invisibility for criminals. In reality, it’s quite the opposite. Every digital coin transaction gets recorded, making tracing easier than many traditional financial activities.
