TRON DAO Joins Europol Crypto Crime Conference

The 9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets, held at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime headquarters in Vienna, Austria, brought together industry leaders from across sectors to advance global efforts against criminal use of cryptocurrency. Jointly organized by Europol, UNODC, and the Basel Institute on Governance, the conference explored emerging criminal typologies including sanctions evasion, narcotics trafficking, professional money laundering, and scam centers. The event represented a significant step forward in developing comprehensive frameworks to combat illicit activities in the digital asset space.

TRON DAO’s participation in this high-level international forum underscores the blockchain organization’s commitment to fostering transparency and accountability within the crypto ecosystem. The conference provided a platform for discussing policy developments, investigative tools, and cross-sector collaboration frameworks essential for addressing the evolving challenges of crypto-related financial crime. With sessions focusing on both current threats and future solutions, the event highlighted the growing recognition that effective crime prevention requires coordinated efforts between blockchain companies, law enforcement agencies, and international organizations.

During the conference’s opening day, John Hurston, General Counsel, U.S. of TRON DAO, joined a pivotal panel discussion titled “Public-Private Collaboration in Cryptoasset Seizure.” The session featured an in-depth examination of the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU), a joint initiative by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs specifically designed to combat illicit activity on the blockchain. Moderated by Alejandro Pérez, Cryptocurrency Specialist at Europol, the panel included Leonardo Real, Chief Compliance Officer at Tether, and Dr. Bruno Requião da Cunha, Global Investigator at TRM Labs.

The discussion revealed the T3 FCU’s impressive operational metrics since its inception in September 2024. The unit has analyzed millions of transactions across five continents, monitoring over $3 billion USD in total volume. This comprehensive monitoring capability enables real-time identification and disruption of criminal operations, making T3 FCU an invaluable resource for law enforcement agencies worldwide. “The T3 Financial Crime Unit has been extremely successful because it brings the right stakeholders to the same table, to combat criminal activity in real time,” said Hurston during the panel discussion.

The T3 FCU model represents a significant advancement in public-private collaboration, demonstrating how blockchain companies can work effectively with law enforcement to maintain the integrity of digital asset ecosystems. By combining TRON’s blockchain expertise, Tether’s stablecoin infrastructure, and TRM Labs’ investigative capabilities, the initiative has created a powerful framework for addressing complex financial crimes that transcend traditional jurisdictional boundaries.

TRON DAO’s involvement in international crime prevention efforts comes as the blockchain continues to demonstrate substantial growth and adoption metrics. As of October 2025, the TRON blockchain hosts the largest circulating supply of USD Tether (USDT) stablecoin, which currently exceeds $77 billion. This massive stablecoin presence positions TRON as a critical infrastructure component in the global digital economy, necessitating robust security and compliance measures.

The blockchain’s operational statistics further underscore its significance in the crypto ecosystem. TRON has recorded over 341 million total user accounts, more than 11 billion total transactions, and over $25 billion in total value locked (TVL), based on data from TRONSCAN. These figures highlight TRON’s emergence as what the organization describes as “the global settlement layer for stablecoin transactions and everyday purchases,” with the network “Moving Trillions, Empowering Billions.”

TRON DAO’s participation in the Europol conference reaffirms its commitment to enhancing transparency, accountability, and trust across the global digital asset ecosystem. By actively engaging with international law enforcement and regulatory authorities, TRON demonstrates that blockchain innovation and regulatory compliance are not mutually exclusive objectives. Rather, the organization shows how technological advancement can be paired with responsible governance to create a safer, more secure financial future for all participants in the digital economy.