Tether's T3 Financial Crime Unit says it has now frozen over $450 million in assets globally. The unit, a joint operation between Tether, TRON, and TRM Labs, claims it intercepted 43.9% more in suspected illicit proceeds in 2025 than the year before. According to Tether, the investigations involved cases related to exchange hacks, DPRK-linked activity, terrorist financing, banned substance trafficking, violent crime, and physical attacks on crypto holders including home invasions, kidnappings, and extortion. The Financial Action Task Force has recognized T3 FCU as an "invaluable resource for law enforcement agencies worldwide." The unit says it operates across 23 jurisdictions including the US, Spain, Germany, Brazil, and the UK, and claims to have frozen assets within 24 hours during active emergencies. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino: "Compliance is not an option; it is a part of our commitment to protect our users and stop any illicit behaviors."