Bitrace CEO Invited to Deliver Blockchain Forensics and Investigation Training to Hong Kong Judiciary
Bitrace CEO Isabel Shi was recently invited by the Hong Kong Judicial Institute to deliver a series of specialized training sessions on blockchain forensics and digital asset crime investigations. Held at the High
Xinbi Guarantee Sanctioned: The Legal Status of $45 Million in USDT and U.S.-China Enforcement Pathways
On Sept. 8, 2026, Tether, the stablecoin issuer, blacklisted an on-chain business address belonging to Xinbi Guarantee, then Southeast Asia’s largest illicit crypto trading escrow platform, freezing more than $45 million
Bitrace Invited to Share Web3 Case Investigation Practices with Global Law Enforcement and Financial Intelligence Agencies
The 2026 Financial Investigation Course (FIC), organized by the Financial Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (FIIB) of the Hong Kong Police Force, was recently held in Hong Kong. The course brought together personnel from
The CLARITY Act Stalls at the Senate Door: Why U.S. Crypto Regulation Remains Unclear
On September 15, 2026, the U.S. Senate's electronic tally board stopped at 49 votes in favor of the CLARITY Act, 50 against, and one senator not voting. The moment the
Crypto Crime Slang Explained: Types of Liao, Liao Laundering, and Liao Adulteration
Organized crime networks in East and Southeast Asia use a large body of coded language marked by distinct regional characteristics, cultural attributes, and industry-specific meanings. This creates a significant barrier to understanding
Xinbi Guarantee Loses Over $45 Million in Aggressive Enforcement Action, Highlighting Frozen-Funds Risk
On September 8, 2026, Tether, the issuer of the U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin USDT, froze 50 blockchain addresses in a single action. The targets included 21 operational addresses belonging to Xinbi Guarantee,
Organized Crime Network Investigation: Public Groups Offering Mixing, Cross-Chain Transfers and Transaction-Link Severance
In cryptocurrency crime, money laundering (Money Laundering) is one of the most significant downstream crime categories. By converting fiat proceeds from fraud victims and illegal online gambling platforms into censorship-resistant cryptocurrency that
UNODC Report Analysis: TRON USDT Has Become Financial Settlement Infrastructure for Illicit Industries
On July 21, 2026, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) released its latest report, An Interconnected Criminal Ecosystem: Transnational Organized Crime Threat Assessment for South-East Asia. The report concludes