Public-Private Crypto Task Force Blocks $300 Million Across 23 Regions
- T3 FCU freezes $300M in criminal assets since 2024 through 23-jurisdiction law enforcement partnerships. - Brazil's Federal Police endorsed its R$3B Operation Lusocoin, targeting crypto money laundering networks. - Blockchain analytics enabled cross-border seizures of illicit USDT, including $3M linked to North Korea. - T3+ program expanded with Binance collaboration, freezing $6M in pig-butchering scam assets by 2025. - Experts highlight need for ongoing innovation as tokenized asset losses surged 143%
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The T3 FCU has earned global praise, including a recent commendation from Brazil’s Federal Police for its involvement in Operation Lusocoin. This operation, which targeted extensive money laundering using digital assets, resulted in the freezing of assets worth over R$3 billion, including 4.3 million USDT associated with criminal organizations. The unit’s accomplishments highlight the value of international cooperation, with investigations reaching across five continents and addressing cases like illegal goods trading, cyberattacks, and “wrench attacks”—incidents where physical threats are used in connection with crypto assets.
 
 
    Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, highlighted the significance of this accomplishment, noting that it demonstrates the practical benefits of blockchain in fighting crime. “Achieving the $300 million mark shows the tangible impact blockchain can have in the battle against financial crime,” he remarked, emphasizing Tether’s ongoing cooperation with 280 law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Esteban Castaño, CEO of TRM Labs, pointed out that collaboration between public and private entities is crucial for tackling the complexities of crypto-related crime. “Meaningful progress is made when investigators, platforms, and analytics teams operate with unified information in real time,” he stated, adding that the T3 FCU’s swift response and global teamwork have set a new standard for future initiatives.
The unit’s notable achievements include freezing $100 million in illegal USDT by January 2025, with $3 million linked to North Korean entities, and expanding its influence through the T3+ Global Collaborator Program. Launched in August 2025, this program welcomed Binance as its first partner, further improving international cooperation and information exchange to address crimes such as “pig butchering” scams. Recent T3+ operations have already resulted in the freezing of $6 million connected to fraudulent activities.
The T3 FCU’s initiatives are in line with broader developments in crypto security. An independent study by RWA.
Looking forward, the unit aims to broaden its partnerships. In October 2025, T3 FCU representatives took part in the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptocurrencies in Vienna, co-hosted by Europol and the Basel Institute on Governance. The conference centered on improving international cooperation and developing better frameworks for seizing crypto assets.
As the cryptocurrency sector evolves, efforts like those of the T3 FCU are vital for addressing threats to its credibility. While the unit has already made significant strides in disrupting criminal operations, experts warn that continued innovation and global collaboration will be essential to keep pace with emerging risks. For now, the $300 million milestone stands as proof of what can be accomplished when technology and law enforcement work hand in hand.
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