Tether Invests in Crystal Intelligence to Combat Illicit Stablecoin Activity
Tether, the world's largest stablecoin issuer, has made a strategic investment in Crystal Intelligence, a blockchain analytics firm specializing in risk monitoring and fraud detection. The MOVE responds to a 66% surge in U.S. cryptocurrency-related scams, which totaled $9.3 billion in 2024 according to FBI data.
The partnership aims to equip law enforcement with advanced tools for real-time fund tracing and investigation. "We're committed to supporting authorities in combating illicit activity," said Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino. The collaboration builds on existing work between the two firms, including joint development of scam-alert systems.