TRM Labs Report: Tether’s USDT Was the Go-to Stablecoin for Illicit Activities in 2023
A report issued by TRM Labs indicated that Tether’s USDT, the largest stablecoin in the cryptocurrency industry, was the preferred stablecoin used for illicit transactions during 2023. TRM Labs alleges that 1.6% of USDT’...
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