The T3 FCU task force has played a pivotal role in freezing more than $300 million in crypto assets while supporting investigations across 23 jurisdictions over the past year. This initiative, recognized by Brazil’s Federal Police in the high-profile Lusocoin case, targets illicit cryptocurrency activities worldwide.
Launched in September 2024, T3 FCU is a collaborative effort by Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, with the primary goal of identifying, tracking, and blocking assets linked to crypto-related criminal activity. Over one year, the unit has assisted law enforcement agencies on every continent except Africa.
The United States recorded the highest number of cases, with 37 investigations and $83 million frozen. Other active regions include Spain, Germany, Bulgaria, Brazil, Finland, Poland, and the United Kingdom. The most common offenses addressed by T3 FCU include:
- Trade of prohibited goods and services (39%)
- Investment fraud
- Hacking attacks
- North Korea-related crimes
- Terrorism financing
In October, Brazil’s Federal Police highlighted T3’s contribution to the Lusocoin investigation, which involved money laundering through crypto channels. Authorities froze over 3 billion Brazilian reals, including 4.3 million USDT associated with criminal organizations.
T3 FCU has also observed a rise in violent attacks targeting crypto holders, as criminals increasingly attempt to seize private keys through physical intimidation.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, commented:
“Reaching the $300 million mark demonstrates the real-world impact of blockchain technology in combating financial crime. We collaborate with more than 280 law enforcement agencies globally to make the crypto ecosystem safer.”
Earlier, in July 2025, Tether froze 1.6 million USDT connected to terrorism-related activities in Gaza.
