T3 FCU Hailed as Model Blockchain Crime-Fighter by FATF

GateUser-afe07a92 · 2026-01-12T14:22:16+00:00

The FATF has recognized the T3 Financial Crime Unit as a leading public-private collaboration to combat blockchain crime. Since its launch, T3 FCU has frozen over $300 million in criminal assets and enabled rapid responses to illicit activities, reinforcing global financial integrity.

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2026-01-12 14:22:16

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Source: Cryptonews Original Title: T3 FCU hailed as model blockchain crime-fighter by FATF Original Link: The Financial Action Task Force has recognized the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) as a leading example of public-private collaboration to combat illicit activity on blockchain networks, according to a report released by the international watchdog organization.

T3 FCU Targets Illicit Blockchain Activity in Real Time

The initiative, launched in September 2024 by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, works with law enforcement agencies to identify and disrupt criminal operations in real time, the report stated.

T3 FCU has frozen more than $300 million in criminal assets across five continents and monitored over $3 billion in transaction volume since its inception just over a year ago, according to data provided by the unit.

The organization has established rapid response capabilities designed to allow authorities to act quickly against illicit networks while maintaining support for blockchain innovation, the report noted.

FATF stated that T3 FCU’s monitoring enables coordinated action across borders, expanding the role of public-private partnerships in financial crime prevention.

The initiative represents a shift from traditional post-investigation asset recovery to real-time interdiction, according to industry analysts. The model emphasizes collaboration among law enforcement, virtual asset service providers, and stablecoin issuers.

T3 FCU has been credited with enabling fast seizure and disruption of illicit funds, helping prevent criminals from moving assets before authorities can act, according to the FATF report.

The recognition underscores the unit’s value in strengthening global financial integrity and validates TRON DAO’s commitment to responsible blockchain adoption, the organization stated.

TRON DAO, founded in 2017, governs the TRON blockchain, which hosts a substantial portion of the Tether stablecoin network. As of January 2026, TRON has recorded over 358 million user accounts, more than 12 billion transactions, and $25 billion in total value locked, according to network data. The blockchain serves as a major settlement layer for stablecoins.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-13 03:28

Freezing 300 million dollars is indeed impressive, but I wonder how much more remains undiscovered...

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TokenAlchemist

· 01-12 14:52

nah this $300m freeze is cute but it's literally rounding error compared to actual on-chain MEV extraction happening daily. FATF loves their pr wins, but until they understand protocol dynamics and state transition vulnerabilities, they're just playing whack-a-mole with inefficiency vectors nobody cares about.

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DoomCanister

· 01-12 14:49

Over 300 million in frozen assets—that's the efficiency of the official team. Much more reliable than some on-chain detectives.

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