In the world of cryptocurrencies, one name stands out for both its controversial influence and its immense popularity: Tether. Initially designed to make the digital currency world more stable, Tether has become something else entirely. It’s now fueling a global shadow economy, and, surprisingly, it’s gained a certain level of respectability in the process. But how did this happen? Let’s break it down.

Better understanding what analysts offer an investigative agency makes the case for moving them up in priority. Here are eight reasons to have intelligence analysts at your law enforcement agency: