TRM 报告发现 Tether 主导非法加密货币活动

根据 TRM Labs 的数据，Tether (USDT) 是一种广泛使用的稳定币，占 2023 年非法加密货币交易的大部分。该报告强调，由于对数字资产的制裁力度加大，加密货币行业非法活动总量有所下降。 TRM 的分析表明，USDT 涉及 193 亿美元的非法交易，较 2022 年的 247 亿美元有所下降。

Tether Dominates Illicit Crypto Flows, TRM Report Finds

TRM 报告发现 Tether 主导非法加密货币流通

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.

纽约，2024 年 3 月 27 日（彭博社）——根据区块链分析公司 TRM Labs 的一份报告，加密货币市场中使用最广泛的稳定币 Tether (USDT) 占据了 2023 年非法加密货币流动的最大份额。

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.

该报告强调，去年 USDT 总量的约 1.6% 与非法活动有关，较 2022 年的 2.2% 有所下降。这一下降归因于对从事犯罪活动的数字资产实体加强了执法措施和制裁。

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 估计，2023 年 USDT 用于非法交易的价值约为 193 亿美元，低于 2022 年的 247 亿美元。这一下降反映了非法加密货币活动总体减少的更广泛趋势，非法交易总量减少了 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 法律和政府事务主管 Ari Redbord 表示：“非法活动的减少证明了制裁和其他执法措施的有效性，这使得犯罪分子更难将加密货币用于非法目的。”

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.

该报告还透露，Tether 在非法加密货币流动中的主导地位主要是由于其广泛采用和流动性，这使其对寻求洗钱或资助非法活动的犯罪分子具有吸引力。不过，TRM Labs 承认 Tether 已采取措施解决这一问题，包括实施合规措施以及与执法机构合作。

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 在一份声明中强调其致力于打击其平台上的非法活动。该公司表示：“我们在合规和反洗钱措施方面投入了大量资金，并且正在不断努力改进我们的系统。”

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.

该报告进一步强调了去中心化金融（DeFi）平台在非法加密货币流动中日益重要的作用。虽然 DeFi 提供了更大的匿名性和灵活性，但它也存在可能被犯罪分子利用的潜在漏洞。 TRM Labs 建议加密货币交易所和其他行业参与者通过实施强有力的合规程序并与执法机构合作，在监控和减少非法活动方面保持警惕。