Comment by cadillion

Why would a crypto security firm be incentivized to tell people there is LESS crime? They want to sell MORE services for hunting down criminals. They are the de facto FBI enforcement arm. If you don't believe them, check the FBI's official numbers:

https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/philadelphia/ne...

Tether has public audited reports from BDO Italia S.p.A, the fifth largest independent firm globally, which are made available directly on their website.

https://tether.to/en/transparency/?tab=reports

You can keep your skepticism, but it helps to update your beliefs on new information.