The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a collaborative initiative launched by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, has unveiled T3+, a global partner program aimed at strengthening the fight against illicit activities on the blockchain. The new network seeks to enhance public-private cooperation by bringing together leading players in the crypto sector. Binance has joined as the first official member of the program.
Alongside the launch, TRON founder Justin Sun highlighted a major achievement for the unit. Less than a year since its formation in September 2024, T3 FCU has successfully frozen over $250 million in illicit assets globally. This includes nearly $6 million intercepted in coordination with Binance during T3+’s first operational effort, which targeted proceeds from a pig butchering scam.
A Collaborative Approach to Blockchain Security
T3 FCU was established as the first public-private initiative of its kind, bringing together blockchain industry leaders and global law enforcement to counter criminal activities on the blockchain. Its operational scope spans the identification and disruption of criminal networks through advanced transaction monitoring and intelligence-sharing capabilities.
TRON DAO, which governs TRON’s blockchain ecosystem, continues to focus on accelerating internet decentralization through blockchain and decentralized applications. Hosting the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin—currently exceeding $82 billion—TRON remains a key infrastructure provider in the global stablecoin market. Tether itself is recognized as a pioneer in stablecoin technology, with an ambition to transform the global financial landscape.
Since its launch, T3 FCU has analyzed millions of transactions across five continents, covering more than $3 billion in transaction volume. The unit’s cross-border monitoring capabilities have enabled rapid identification and disruption of criminal operations, positioning it as an important ally for law enforcement agencies worldwide.
T3+ to Broaden Industry Participation
The T3+ program is expected to deepen engagement with cryptocurrency exchanges, financial institutions, and other stakeholders. Its objectives include enhancing transaction monitoring, accelerating communication between industry and law enforcement, and enabling faster, more coordinated responses to illicit activity across the blockchain industry.
The T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) — a joint initiative by @trondao, @Tether_to, and TRM Labs — has frozen over $250 million in illicit assets worldwide. 👉https://t.co/X6fMfYQPJN pic.twitter.com/DD1fx5oWab
— TRM Labs (@trmlabs) August 12, 2025
Industry leaders involved in T3 FCU emphasized that freezing over $250 million in illicit assets in under a year demonstrates the potential of joint public-private initiatives. Tether’s leadership noted that the achievement reflects the impact of collective action, reinforcing the view that criminal actors cannot evade detection on blockchain networks when the industry collaborates closely with regulators and enforcement bodies.
Big shout out to @Binance for joining T3+ as its first official member!@T3_FCU https://t.co/a330fUXg1f
— H.E. Justin Sun 👨🚀 (Astronaut Version) (@justinsuntron) August 12, 2025
Sun reiterated that expanding real-time collaboration across the blockchain ecosystem is essential for ensuring user safety and trust. TRM Labs’ investigations head described the milestone as validation of the unit’s growing role in disrupting illicit finance worldwide and proof that innovative partnerships can scale effectively.
Binance Joins as First T3+ Partner
For Binance, participation in T3+ marks a continuation of its commitment to fostering a secure and compliant crypto environment. The exchange’s financial intelligence leadership stressed that proactive cooperation with industry peers and law enforcement is crucial for blockchain’s credibility and long-term success.
With the launch of T3+, we’re expanding the scope of collaboration across the blockchain industry to better address illicit activity in real time, and freezing over $250 million in criminal assets in under a year is a clear demonstration of what’s possible when the public and… https://t.co/hsdxZLIHTM
— H.E. Justin Sun 👨🚀 (Astronaut Version) (@justinsuntron) August 12, 2025
T3 FCU has supported investigations into a wide range of serious crimes, including money laundering, investment fraud, extortion, and terrorism financing. By integrating Binance into the T3+ program, the initiative strengthens its ability to address illicit finance risks with an emphasis on real-time collaboration.
As regulatory frameworks for blockchain evolve, T3+ is positioned as a potential blueprint for coordinated public-private action. The program aims to create robust infrastructure for improved transaction surveillance, swift intervention, and alignment with global anti-financial crime strategies.