A notice from Jiayu Public Security in Hubei on December 3 caused a stir in the community—the 1.9 million USDT that was seized was lawfully disposed of after six months because no one claimed it.

This may seem far removed from us, but it actually exposes a big issue: Are the coins in your wallet really yours? With USDT, a hard currency for transactions, once it's involved in a case investigation, asset ownership becomes a mystery. What's even scarier is that many people can't clearly explain the origin of their coins—were they received through OTC trading? Or transferred from some address? What can on-chain traces actually prove?

This isn't about spreading panic. The fact that regulators are taking real action actually shows the market is moving in a healthier direction. For retail investors, there are three key things to focus on right now:

First, clarify the source of your assets—don’t take dirty money; second, try to use mainstream platforms and avoid taking shortcuts through gray channels; third, keep your transaction records so you can prove your innocence when it matters most.

To put it plainly, compliance isn’t about making things harder for yourself; it’s about insuring your assets. Market ups and downs are normal, but losing your principal is true zeroing out. Bull or bear market, both will pass—those who make it to the end are always the ones who stay clear-headed and walk steadily.

Don’t wait until the tide goes out to find out you’ve been swimming naked—build a safe house for your assets now.