Tether 否認聯合國洗錢指控，並強調執法合作

USDT 穩定幣發行商 Tether 否認了聯合國毒品和犯罪問題辦公室 (UNODC) 的指控，即 USDT 是東南亞加密貨幣洗錢的首選工具。市值最大的穩定幣之一 Tether 譴責該報告“不准確、不公平且不相稱”，並強調其與全球執法機構的合作以及 USDT 穩定幣由於使用公共區塊鏈而具有的透明度。

Tether Rebuts UN's Money Laundering Allegations, Emphasizes Cooperation with Law Enforcement

Tether 反駁聯合國洗錢指控，並強調與執法部門的合作

Jakarta, Indonesia - Tether, the issuer of the world's most widely used stablecoin, USDT, has vehemently denied accusations made by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in a report released on January 15, 2024. The report had claimed that Tether was "the most popular advice for crypto-based money launderers in Southeast Asia."

印尼雅加達 - 全球使用最廣泛的穩定幣 USDT 的發行人 Tether 強烈否認聯合國毒品和犯罪問題辦公室 (UNODC) 在 2024 年 1 月 15 日發布的報告中提出的指控。洗錢者最受歡迎的建議」。

Stablecoins and Tether

穩定幣和泰達幣

Stablecoins are a type of cryptocurrency whose value is pegged to a stable asset, such as fiat currencies or gold, making them less volatile than other cryptocurrencies. USDT is a stablecoin that is pegged to the US dollar, and it is one of the largest by market capitalization. USDT is developed on the Ethereum blockchain, utilizing the ERC-20 token standard.

穩定幣是一種加密貨幣，其價值與法定貨幣或黃金等穩定資產掛鉤，這使得它們比其他加密貨幣波動性更小。 USDT 是一種與美元掛鉤的穩定幣，也是市值最大的穩定幣之一。 USDT 在以太坊區塊鏈上開發，採用 ERC-20 代幣標準。

Tether's Response

Tether 的回應

Tether released an official statement strongly condemning the UNODC report as "inaccurate, unfair, and unsubstantiated." The company asserted that the report had ignored USDT's positive role in "driving economic growth in emerging markets" and "enhancing financial inclusivity and accessibility for millions of individuals."

Tether 發布官方聲明，強烈譴責毒品和犯罪問題辦公室的報告「不準確、不公平且未經證實」。該公司聲稱，該報告忽視了 USDT 在「推動新興市場經濟成長」和「增強數百萬人的金融包容性和可及性」方面的積極作用。

The statement highlighted Tether's ongoing collaboration with various international law enforcement organizations, including the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the United States Secret Service (USSS), in the fight against illegal activities and the misuse of cryptocurrencies.

聲明強調了 Tether 與美國司法部 (DOJ)、聯邦調查局 (FBI) 和美國特勤局 (USSS) 等多個國際執法組織持續合作，打擊非法活動和濫用加密貨幣。

Tether emphasized that these partnerships have enabled rigorous oversight that surpasses the traditional banking system, which has been "shown to facilitate the laundering of vast sums of money through fines levied against them for decades."

Tether 強調，這些合作夥伴關係實現了超越傳統銀行系統的嚴格監督，「幾十年來，傳統銀行系統已被證明透過徵收罰款促進了巨額洗錢活動」。

Transparency of Tether Transactions

Tether 交易的透明度

Moreover, Tether underscored that USDT stablecoins utilize public blockchains, which record every transaction, making them "an impractical choice for illicit activities." In an interview, Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino asserted, "Logistically speaking, Tether is the worst choice for carrying out illicit activities."

此外，Tether 強調，USDT 穩定幣利用公共區塊鏈，記錄每筆交易，這使得它們「成為非法活動的不切實際的選擇」。 Tether 執行長 Paolo Ardoino 在接受採訪時斷言，“從邏輯上講，Tether 是開展非法活動的最糟糕選擇。”

Concrete Examples of Cooperation

具體合作事例

Tether provided a concrete example of its assistance to the DOJ in combating illicit activities and the use of cryptocurrencies by criminals. In November 2023, Tether froze over 225 million USDT tokens linked to a criminal organization engaged in human trafficking and fraud in Southeast Asia.

Tether 提供了協助司法部打擊非法活動和犯罪分子使用加密貨幣的具體例子。 2023 年 11 月，Tether 凍結了與在東南亞從事人口販運和詐欺的犯罪組織有關的超過 2.25 億美元 USDT 代幣。

The organization had utilized USDT to transfer funds between victims and perpetrators and to acquire other crypto assets. Tether, in collaboration with Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, monitored the secondary market to trace the illicit funds.

該組織利用 USDT 在受害者和犯罪者之間轉移資金並獲取其他加密資產。 Tether 與區塊鏈分析公司 Chainaanalysis 合作，監控二級市場以追蹤非法資金。

In recent months, Tether has frozen over $300 million, highlighting the company's commitment to combating the misuse of cryptocurrencies for criminal purposes.

近幾個月來，Tether 已凍結了超過 3 億美元，凸顯了該公司致力於打擊濫用加密貨幣進行犯罪活動的承諾。

Collaboration with the United Nations

與聯合國的合作

Tether invited the United Nations to engage in collaborative dialogues, which have been proven successful with numerous international law enforcement agencies. Tether believes that blockchain education is essential in combating financial crimes and that the United Nations should focus on "how regulated stablecoins can enhance efforts to combat financial crimes" rather than solely highlighting potential risks.

Tether 邀請聯合國參與合作對話，事實證明，與許多國際執法機構的合作對話是成功的。 Tether 認為，區塊鏈教育對於打擊金融犯罪至關重要，聯合國應重點關注“受監管的穩定幣如何加強打擊金融犯罪的力度”，而不是僅僅強調潛在風險。

Tether concluded its statement by reiterating its unwavering commitment to accountability and transparency, as reported by CryptoBasic. The company remains dedicated to promoting transparency and accountability in the digital asset industry.

根據 CryptoBasic 報導，Tether 在聲明最後重申了對問責制和透明度的堅定承諾。該公司仍然致力於促進數位資產行業的透明度和問責制。