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A report by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime says illegal Amazon gold is increasingly being traded in Venezuela using Tether’s USDT stablecoin.
Researchers say Venezuela has become a regional hub for illicit gold, with some shipments reportedly settled in USDT instead of traditional banking channels.
The report estimates the gold sector generated about $2.2B in revenue in 2025.