Digital Asset Classification
The CTF uses the following taxonomy for classifying digital assets involved in enforcement actions:
| Category | Examples | CTF Code |
|---|---|---|
| Layer 1 Blockchain Assets | BTC, ETH, SOL, ADA | DA-L1 |
| Stablecoins | USDT, USDC, DAI | DA-ST |
| DeFi Protocol Tokens | UNI, AAVE, CRV | DA-DF |
| Exchange Tokens | BNB, FTT, CRO | DA-EX |
| NFTs | ERC-721, ERC-1155 assets | DA-NF |
| Unregistered Securities | ICO tokens, investment tokens | DA-US |
Fraud Type Taxonomy
| Type | Description | CTF Code |
|---|---|---|
| Romance Scam | Pig butchering, fake relationship investment fraud | FT-RS |
| Ponzi Scheme | Returns paid from new investor funds, no real business | FT-PZ |
| Rug Pull | Project abandonment after fundraising; smart contract exploit | FT-RP |
| Pump & Dump | Coordinated price manipulation then sell-off | FT-PD |
| Exchange Fraud | Misappropriation of customer funds by exchange operators | FT-EF |
| Phishing / Hack | Unauthorized wallet access; credential theft | FT-PH |