Why the Tron blockchain became infrastructure for the shadow crypto economy

Mar 9, 2026

Why the Tron blockchain became infrastructure for the shadow crypto economy

“Pig butchering” scams rely on Tron thanks to near-zero fees and transaction speeds of about 3 seconds. This allows criminals to move stolen funds through dozens of wallets before the victim even realizes the money is gone

Huione Pay closes after allegations of laundering $98 billion

Dec 2, 2025

Huione Pay closes after allegations of laundering $98 billion

The service has been suspended amid US sanctions, allegations of processing illegal transactions, and mass attempts by customers to withdraw their funds

Huione Group strikes back. US authorities are left with nothing

Jun 13, 2025

Huione Group strikes back. US authorities are left with nothing

FinCEN tried to shut down a Cambodian company involved in money laundering, but it failed