TRON DAO Joins Forces to Fight Crypto Crime

TRON DAO recently made a significant impact at the 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets in Vienna. The event, organized by Europol, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and the Basel Institute on Governance, focused on combating criminal activities in the crypto space.

Day One Highlights

On the first day, John Hurston from TRON DAO participated in a panel discussion. The topic centered around collaboration between companies and governments to seize illegal crypto assets. The panel was moderated by Alejandro Pérez from Europol and included experts like Leonardo Real from Tether and Dr. Bruno Requião da Cunha from TRM Labs.

The discussion highlighted the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a joint initiative by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs to combat crypto crime. Hurston emphasized the unit's success in bringing together the right expertise to address issues in real-time.

T3 FCU's Achievements

Since its inception in September 2024, the T3 FCU has collaborated with law enforcement agencies worldwide to track and halt criminal activities. The unit has analyzed millions of transactions across five continents, monitoring over $3 billion USD in value. This proactive approach helps in identifying and preventing crimes, making it an invaluable tool for law enforcement.

TRON DAO's Commitment

By participating in the conference, TRON DAO demonstrated its commitment to working with law enforcement and regulators. The goal is to enhance transparency and trustworthiness in the digital asset ecosystem. Founded in 2017, TRON DAO aims to decentralize the internet using blockchain technology. The TRON blockchain is renowned for handling a significant volume of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin transactions. As of October 2025, it boasts over 341 million user accounts and a total value locked exceeding $25 billion.