Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, froze 225 million USDT as part of an investigation carried out together with OKX and the US Department of Justice.
Tether recently made an official statement 225 million USDT He gave the reason for the freeze. Cryptocurrency exchange in statement OKX And DOJ Emphasizing that it is cooperating with Tether, it stated that 225 million USDT, which was determined to belong to a criminal organization engaged in international human trafficking, was voluntarily frozen.
This asset freezing operation Highest volume operation in Tether history While it is emphasized that the process is an on-chain research firm Chainalysis tools It was stated that it was carried out using .
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoinomade the following noteworthy statements in his statement on the subject:
Through proactive engagement with global law enforcement and our commitment to transparency, Tether aims to set a new standard for security in the crypto space. Our recent collaboration with the Department of Justice underscores our commitment to promoting a safe environment. We believe in leveraging technology and relationships, such as our collaboration with OKX, to proactively address illegal activity and maintain the highest standards of integrity in the industry.