Tether：世界上交易量最大的加密货币也是犯罪分子的首选

对于 Tether 来说，这是一个有趣的时刻。全球交易量最大的加密货币也成为国际犯罪分子和其他希望在全球主流金融体系之外进行跨境交易的人的首选。

As the world's most traded cryptocurrency, Tether (USDT) has become the go-to choice for criminals looking to make cross-border transactions under the radar of the mainstream global financial system.

作为全球交易量最大的加密货币，Tether（USDT）已成为犯罪分子在全球主流金融体系的监视下进行跨境交易的首选。

This preference by bad actors is largely due to the relative anonymity of Tether transactions, especially when compared to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. While most crypto transactions are recorded on public blockchains and can be traced back to users (given enough resources and expertise), Tether transactions typically take place on exchanges or platforms with less stringent Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance. This creates opportunities for illicit transactions to slip through the cracks.

不良行为者的这种偏好很大程度上是由于 Tether 交易的相对匿名性，特别是与比特币和其他加密货币相比。虽然大多数加密货币交易都记录在公共区块链上，并且可以追溯到用户（提供足够的资源和专业知识），但 Tether 交易通常发生在“了解你的客户”（KYC）和反洗钱（AML）不太严格的交易所或平台上遵守。这为非法交易创造了机会。

According to a UN report from January 2024, USDT has emerged as a "preferred choice" for crime syndicates, allegedly facilitating some $17 billion in illegal trades. Drug cartels, sanctioned entities, and even terrorist organizations have reportedly used USDT to evade financial controls.

根据 2024 年 1 月的联合国报告，USDT 已成为犯罪集团的“首选”，据称为约 170 亿美元的非法交易提供了便利。据报道，贩毒集团、受制裁实体甚至恐怖组织都曾使用 USDT 来逃避金融管制。

Together with a recent report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, which found that criminal activity now accounts for 0.15% of all cryptocurrency transaction volume, these findings highlight the use of cryptocurrencies for both legal and illegal purposes.

区块链分析公司 Chainaanalysis 最近发布的一份报告发现，犯罪活动目前占所有加密货币交易量的 0.15%，这些发现凸显了加密货币用于合法和非法目的的情况。

However, the large majority of Tether transactions are used for legitimate applications such as facilitating cryptocurrency and token trading, providing liquidity, and offering a stable store of digital value. This activity drives Tether's rapid adoption across global markets and its integration into mainstream financial channels.

然而，绝大多数 Tether 交易用于合法应用，例如促进加密货币和代币交易、提供流动性以及提供稳定的数字价值存储。这项活动推动了 Tether 在全球市场的快速采用并融入主流金融渠道。

Despite its clear legitimate uses, Tether has come under increasing regulatory scrutiny. The stablecoin can also allow bad actors to move money around surreptitiously.

尽管其用途明显合法，但 Tether 仍受到越来越严格的监管审查。稳定币还可以让不良行为者秘密转移资金。