T3 FCU Freezes $250M in Criminal Assets With Binance Collaboration

T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a joint initiative of TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, has launched its “T3+” global collaborator program, aiming to enhance cross-border collaboration in countering financial crime within the blockchain ecosystem. The initiative has already frozen over $250 million in criminal assets since its launch in September 2024. Binance, the first official member of the T3+ program, joined in a coordinated effort to freeze nearly $6 million in assets related to a pig butchering scam, showcasing the program’s real-time intervention capabilities [1].

T3 FCU was established to work directly with law enforcement agencies globally to detect and disrupt criminal networks. To date, it has analyzed millions of transactions across five continents, monitoring over $3 billion in total volume. The unit's ability to operate in real time and across jurisdictions has made it an essential tool for global authorities. Through the T3+ program, T3 FCU will strengthen its collaboration with exchanges and financial institutions to improve monitoring, accelerate communication, and expand its capacity to address illicit activity [1].

Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, emphasized the importance of collective action in achieving a safer blockchain environment. He stated that Tether has consistently supported law enforcement in monitoring transactions and disrupting criminal activities. The T3+ initiative, according to Ardoino, represents a significant step toward scaling this collaboration across the entire crypto industry [1].

Justin Sun, founder of TRON, highlighted the success of T3 FCU in freezing criminal assets within a short timeframe as evidence of the effectiveness of public-private partnerships. He expressed confidence in the program’s ability to make crypto a safer and more trusted environment for users globally [1].

Chris Janczewski, Head of Global Investigations at TRM Labs, noted that surpassing $250 million in frozen illicit assets was not just a milestone, but a validation of the unit’s expanding impact. He stressed the importance of close collaboration with law enforcement and the potential for novel public-private partnerships to combat illicit finance [1].

Nils Andersen-Röed, Global Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit at Binance, stated that the company’s participation in T3+ reflects its commitment to fostering a maturing crypto ecosystem. He emphasized the need for real-time collaboration between exchanges, regulators, and law enforcement to ensure the long-term credibility and success of blockchain technology [1].

T3 FCU has supported investigations into a range of financial crimes, including money laundering, investment fraud, and terrorism financing. Binance’s inclusion in the T3+ program underscores the importance of proactive compliance and real-time collaboration in mitigating financial crime risks within the digital asset ecosystem [1].

As regulatory frameworks for blockchain technology continue to evolve, initiatives like T3+ provide a model for how public and private actors can work together to address illicit finance. Through this program, T3 FCU is building the infrastructure necessary for more effective transaction monitoring, timely intervention, and alignment with global financial crime prevention efforts [1].

T3 FCU was launched in September 2024 with the goal of disrupting criminal activities on the blockchain. Since its inception, it has demonstrated the potential of industry collaboration in combating financial crime while supporting blockchain innovation [1].

TRON DAO, a community-governed decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), is focused on advancing the decentralization of the internet through blockchain and dApps. TRON, founded by Justin Sun, has seen significant growth, hosting over $82 billion in circulating USDT stablecoin and serving more than 324 million user accounts as of August 2025 [1].

Tether, a pioneer in stablecoin technology, continues to drive innovation in financial infrastructure, aiming to foster economic growth and greater financial inclusion through its blockchain-based solutions [1].

Source: [1] title: Blockchain Crime Prevention T3+ (url: https://cryptobriefing.com/blockchain-crime-prevention-t3-plus/)