TRM 報告發現 Tether 主導非法加密貨幣活動

根據 TRM Labs 的數據，Tether (USDT) 是一種廣泛使用的穩定幣，佔 2023 年非法加密貨幣交易的大部分。報告強調，由於對數位資產的製裁力度加大，加密貨幣產業非法活動總量有所下降。 TRM 的分析表明，USDT 涉及 193 億美元的非法交易，較 2022 年的 247 億美元有所下降。

Tether Dominates Illicit Crypto Flows, TRM Report Finds

TRM 報告發現 Tether 主導非法加密貨幣流通

New York, March 27, 2024 (Bloomberg) - Tether (USDT), the most widely used stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market, accounted for the lion's share of illicit crypto flows in 2023, according to a report by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs.

紐約，2024 年3 月27 日（彭博）—根據區塊鏈分析公司TRM Labs 的報告，加密貨幣市場中使用最廣泛的穩定幣Tether (USDT) 佔據了2023 年非法加密貨幣流動的最大份額。

The report highlights that approximately 1.6% of USDT's total volume was linked to illicit activities last year, which represents a decline from the 2.2% observed in 2022. This decrease is attributed to increased enforcement measures and sanctions imposed on digital asset entities engaged in criminal activities.

該報告強調，去年 USDT 總量的約 1.6% 與非法活動有關，較 2022 年的 2.2% 有所下降。這一下降歸因於對從事犯罪活動的數位資產實體加強了執法措施和製裁。

TRM Labs estimates that USDT was utilized in illicit transactions worth approximately $19.3 billion in 2023, down from $24.7 billion in 2022. This decline mirrors the broader trend of decreased illicit crypto activity in general, which saw a 15% reduction in the overall volume of illegal transactions.

TRM Labs 估計，2023 年USDT 用於非法交易的價值約為193 億美元，低於2022 年的247 億美元。這一下降反映了非法加密貨幣活動總體減少的更廣泛趨勢，非法交易總量減少了15%交易。

"The drop in illicit activity is a testament to the effectiveness of sanctions and other enforcement measures, which have made it more difficult for criminals to use cryptocurrencies for illicit purposes," said Ari Redbord, Head of Legal and Government Affairs at TRM Labs.

TRM Labs 法律和政府事務主管 Ari Redbord 表示：“非法活動的減少證明了製裁和其他執法措施的有效性，這使得犯罪分子更難將加密貨幣用於非法目的。”

The report also reveals that Tether's dominance in illicit crypto flows is primarily due to its widespread adoption and liquidity, which makes it attractive to criminals seeking to launder money or finance illegal activities. However, TRM Labs acknowledges that Tether has taken steps to address this issue, including implementing compliance measures and working with law enforcement agencies.

該報告還透露，Tether 在非法加密貨幣流動中的主導地位主要是由於其廣泛採用和流動性，這使其對尋求洗錢或資助非法活動的犯罪分子具有吸引力。不過，TRM Labs 承認 Tether 已採取措施解決此問題，包括實施合規措施以及與執法機構合作。

In a statement, Tether emphasized its commitment to combating illicit activities on its platform. "We have invested heavily in compliance and anti-money laundering measures, and we are continuously working to improve our systems," the company said.

Tether 在聲明中強調其致力於打擊其平台上的非法活動。該公司表示：“我們在合規和反洗錢措施方面投入了大量資金，並且正在不斷努力改進我們的系統。”

The report further highlights the increasing role of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms in illicit crypto flows. While DeFi offers greater anonymity and flexibility, it also presents potential vulnerabilities that can be exploited by criminals. TRM Labs advises crypto exchanges and other industry participants to remain vigilant in monitoring and mitigating illicit activities by implementing robust compliance procedures and collaborating with law enforcement agencies.

該報告進一步強調了去中心化金融（DeFi）平台在非法加密貨幣流動中日益重要的角色。雖然 DeFi 提供了更大的匿名性和靈活性，但它也存在可能被犯罪分子利用的潛在漏洞。 TRM Labs 建議加密貨幣交易所和其他行業參與者透過實施強有力的合規程序並與執法機構合作，在監控和減少非法活動方面保持警惕。