Tether and INHOPE Expand Collaboration to Combat Online Child Exploitation

Tether, a major digital asset company and issuer of the $USDT stablecoin, has expanded its partnership with INHOPE, an international network dedicated to preventing the online distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). Through this prolonged association, the objective is to introduce more measures to deter the use of financial websites for child exploitation.

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Tether has contributed to spotting and blocking illegal transactions associated with CSAM since joining forces in 2023. Its blockchain infrastructure enables transparent and traceable financial transactions that assist in law enforcement and regulatory investigations. By collaborating with INHOPE, Tether enhances reporting systems and strengthens compliance within the cryptocurrency environment.

Cross-Sector Collaboration and Industry Impact

The cooperation between Tether and INHOPE underscores the importance of public-private partnerships in tackling digital exploitation. INHOPE, comprising 57 national hotlines in 52 countries, provides a system for the anonymous reporting of illegal online material related to CSAM. This network has been enhanced by Tether to enable quick detection and reporting of abusive content with advanced monitoring systems.

The two organizations emphasize the need for cross-sector collaboration to dismantle criminal networks. Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, confirmed ongoing efforts to improve risk checks and collaboration with exchanges, hotlines, and authorities. INHOPE’s Head of Global Partnerships, Samantha Woolfe, highlighted the critical role of the cryptocurrency sector in enhancing accountability and improving reporting processes.

Deploying Greater Safety in the Digital Asset Universe

This reinforced partnership illustrates a broader industry trend of financial institutions taking proactive measures against online harms. Tether exemplifies how blockchain systems can contribute to child protection by enhancing transparency and compliance.

Both organizations aim to increase awareness, develop detection technology, and offer frameworks for combating CSAM, demonstrating continued efforts to secure digital asset platforms against criminal exploitation.