Tether, OKX Strike At 'Pig Butchering' Scam With $225M Freeze
Tether, OKX Strike At 'Pig Butchering' Scam With $225M Freeze
Stablecoin issuer Tether (CRYPTO: USDT), in collaboration with crypto exchange OKX, Monday announced the freezing of approximately $225 million in USDT tokens that were identified in external self-custody wallets linked to a Southeast Asian human trafficking syndicate involved in a pig butchering scam.
稳定币发行人泰达币（加密货币：USDT）周一与加密货币交易所OKX合作，宣布冻结约2.25亿美元的USDT代币，这些代币是在与参与屠猪骗局的东南亚人口贩运集团有关联的外部自托管钱包中发现的。
The operation, a result of a joint investigation with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), marks the largest-ever freeze of USDT in the history of Tether.
该行动是与美国司法部（DOJ）联合调查的结果，标志着泰达币有史以来最大规模的冻结。
Utilizing analytical tools from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis, Tether, and OKX were able to trace and identify the illicit funds on the blockchain.
利用区块链分析公司Chainalysis、Tether和OKX的分析工具，得以追踪和识别区块链上的非法资金。
This discovery led to a proactive freeze request by the U.S. Secret Service.
这一发现导致美国特勤局主动提出冻结请求。
The investigation spanned several months, during which Tether and OKX worked with U.S. law enforcement agencies. Tether stated the frozen wallets, which are on the secondary market, were not associated with its direct customers.
调查持续了几个月，在此期间，Tether和OKX与美国执法机构合作。Tether表示，在二级市场上冻结的钱包与其直接客户无关。
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Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino emphasized the company's dedication to fostering a secure environment in the crypto space.
Tether 首席执行官 Paolo Ardoino 强调了该公司致力于在加密领域营造安全的环境。
"Our recent collaboration with the Department of Justice underscores our dedication to fostering a secure environment. We believe in leveraging technology and relationships, such as our collaboration with OKX, to proactively address illicit activities and uphold the highest standards of integrity in the industry," Ardoino stated.
“我们最近与司法部的合作凸显了我们对营造安全环境的承诺。我们相信利用技术和关系，例如我们与OKX的合作，来主动解决非法活动并维护业内最高的诚信标准，” Ardoino说。
OKX Chief Innovation Officer Jason Lau echoed this sentiment, highlighting the importance of collaboration with law enforcement agencies in building trust and serving the public good in the crypto industry.
OKX首席创新官Jason Lau也表达了这一观点，强调了与执法机构合作在加密行业建立信任和为公共利益服务方面的重要性。
This measure by Tether and OKX is seen as a significant step in demonstrating how cryptocurrency industry players can effectively work together with global law enforcement agencies to deter criminal use. The transparency inherent in blockchain transactions serves as a powerful tool in combating illicit activities.
Tether和OKX的这项措施被视为证明加密货币行业参与者如何与全球执法机构有效合作以遏制犯罪行为的重要一步。区块链交易固有的透明度是打击非法活动的有力工具。
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