A new task force is targeting AI-powered cryptocurrency theft with freezing powers.
The announcement dated November 12, 2026, introduced the Digital Crime Task Force, a program Tron, Tether and Chainalysis said will monitor suspected cryptocurrency thefts and help law enforcement freeze illicit funds tied to Tether's USDT stablecoin on the Tron network. The partners will seek criminal wallets, exchange intelligence with law enforcement and try to prevent fund transfers. Chainalysis research found AI-linked alleged scams made 4.5 times more money per scam than non-AI scams in 2025.