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Illicit Crypto Flows Hit Record $158 Billion In 2025, TRM Says
Scammers used new tools to widen their reach and to seem more real. According to TRM Labs, the use of large language models in scams jumped fivefold in 2025, helping fraudsters write believable messages, run many conversations at once, and trick people in different languages. дальше »
2026-1-30 06:00 | |
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Chainalysis: Crypto Money Laundering Surged to $82 Billion in 2025
Illicit cryptocurrency laundering activity surged to $82 billion in 2025, with Chinese-language networks emerging as dominant players processing $16. 1 billion annually across sophisticated cross-border operations. дальше »
2026-1-28 23:31 | |
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Chinese-Language Networks Now Drive 20% of Crypto Money Laundering
Chinese-language money laundering networks (CMLNs) have emerged as the dominant infrastructure for crypto-based illicit fund laundering. The rapid rise of these Telegram-based networks marks a fundamental shift in how criminal proceeds move globally, with significant implications for national security and enforcement strategies worldwide. дальше »
2026-1-27 16:00 | |
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US Senate panel seeks to strip crypto developer protections from market bill
US Senate Judiciary Committee leaders are pushing to strip crypto developer protections from a sweeping digital asset market structure bill, warning that the current draft could undermine existing laws aimed at combating illicit finance. дальше »
2026-1-19 13:57 | |
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T3 FCU hailed as model blockchain crime-fighter by FATF
T3 FCU, backed by TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs, wins FATF praise after freezing $300m in illicit blockchain assets and monitoring $3b+ in volume. The Financial Action Task Force has recognized the T3 Financial Crime Unit (T3 FCU) as a… дальше »
2026-1-12 16:06 | |
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Tether Freezes Over $180 Million as Stablecoins Dominate Illicit Crypto Flows
Tether's USDT dominance remains intact, accounting for about 60% of the global stablecoin market. The post Tether Freezes Over $180 Million as Stablecoins Dominate Illicit Crypto Flows appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2026-1-12 18:57 | |
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How global sanctions are reshaping illicit crypto activity
Chainalysis recorded $154 billion in illicit inflows, driven largely by sanctioned entities. Russia’s ruble-backed A7A5 token processed over $93. 3 billion in transactions within a year. Illicit transactions remain under 1% of total on-chain activity despite rapid growth. дальше »
2026-1-10 13:18 | |
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Illicit crypto flows hit $154B as sanctions drive record on-chain activity
Chainalysis says illicit crypto hit $154B in 2025, driven by sanctioned nation-states using stablecoins and ruble token A7A5, while hacks and scams keep rising. Illicit cryptocurrency activity reached record levels in 2025 as sanctioned nation-states and entities increasingly utilized blockchain… дальше »
2026-1-9 11:21 | |
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Bitcoin is not the king of the dark web – and the reason why is a $154 billion crypto nightmare
The era of the hooded hacker hoarding Bitcoin in a dark web wallet is over. In 2025, the center of gravity in the illicit cryptocurrency economy shifted decisively away from the volatility of the original cryptocurrency and toward a dense, dollar-linked shadow system. дальше »
2026-1-9 01:35 | |
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Illicit Crypto Hits All-Time High $154B; Stablecoins Lead at 84%
Cryptocurrency crime reached an all-time high in 2025, with illicit addresses receiving at least $154 billion—a 162% surge from the previous year, according to a new report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. дальше »
2026-1-8 16:00 | |
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From the FBI to crypto defense: Stephanie Talamantez on tracing stolen assets and navigating digital asset compliance
Stephanie Talamantez, former FBI Special Agent and now Senior Managing Director at Guidepost Solutions, shares her insights on the latest crypto fraud trends, how illicit funds are traced, compliance gaps and more. дальше »
2026-1-6 03:15 | |
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Chinese Groups Have Transformed Telegram into the Dark Web of Crypto Scams
Chinese-language Telegram groups now run the world’s largest illicit crypto markets, eclipsing historic dark web platforms. Powered by scam infrastructure, AI face-swap tools, and USDT laundering, these networks have moved cybercrime into plain sight. дальше »
2025-12-24 21:30 | |
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Pakistan grants Binance and HTX preliminary approval for crypto operations
Pakistan's regulatory progress for crypto operations could enhance financial innovation while addressing illicit finance and improving oversight. The post Pakistan grants Binance and HTX preliminary approval for crypto operations appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-12-14 16:19 | |
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced to Four Years for Crypto Money Laundering
Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced to Four Years for Crypto Money Laundering Samourai Wallet co-founder William Hill was sentenced to four years in prison for running a crypto mixing service that laundered over $237 million in illicit funds. дальше »
2025-11-25 21:20 | |
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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Sentenced To 4 Years For Role In $230M Illicit Transactions
Keanne Rodriguez, co-founder of the cryptocurrency mixer Samourai Wallet, was sentenced to five years in prison on November 7th. Following this, on November 19th, co-founder William Hill received a four-year prison sentence for their roles in facilitating illegal transactions through their platform. дальше »
2025-11-20 15:00 | |
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Samourai Wallet’s William Hill receives 4-year sentence for money laundering involvement
The case highlights the tension between privacy in cryptocurrency and regulatory efforts to curb illicit financial activities. The post Samourai Wallet’s William Hill receives 4-year sentence for money laundering involvement appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-11-20 01:29 | |
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MEXC highlights financial strength and enhanced customer support in latest security report
This report outlines key achievements in fund protection, trading security, and cooperation with law enforcement in combating and preventing illicit activity. MEXC continues to uphold a robust Proof of Reserves system, ensuring that user assets are fully backed on a 1:1 basis. дальше »
2025-11-8 13:00 | |
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Samourai Wallet CEO Sentenced to Five Years for Operating Unlicensed Bitcoin Mixing Service
Bitcoin Magazine Samourai Wallet CEO Sentenced to Five Years for Operating Unlicensed Bitcoin Mixing Service Keonne Rodriguez, CEO of Samourai Wallet, was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for operating a cryptocurrency mixing service that prosecutors say laundered $237 million in illicit funds. дальше »
2025-11-8 21:35 | |
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Samourai Wallet founders risk five-year term after pleading guilty to laundering charges
Samourai Wallet founders could be looking at a five-year prison term as U.S. prosecutors have pushed for maximum sentencing for their alleged roles in operating a crypto mixing service used to launder hundreds of millions in illicit funds. A sentencing… дальше »
2025-11-4 11:25 | |
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Samourai Devs Could Face Maximum Sentence in Controversial Privacy-Related Case
Prosecutors demand maximum prison terms for Samourai Wallet creators Rodriguez and Hill, citing $237M in illicit funds through privacy features. The post Samourai Devs Could Face Maximum Sentence in Controversial Privacy-Related Case appeared first on Coinspeaker. дальше »
2025-11-4 23:13 | |
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Tether-backed crime unit freezes $300m of illicit funds
Tether and its T3 partners have frozen over $300 million in criminal assets, a milestone revealing a year-long, multi-continent offensive against crypto money laundering and fraud. According to a press release dated Oct. 31, the T3 Financial Crime Unit, a… дальше »
2025-11-1 18:05 | |
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Canada’s AML Watchdog Slaps Cryptomus With $126 Million Fine Amid Major Compliance Lapses
Canada’s anti-money laundering (AML) watchdog, The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC), recently announced that it had imposed a fine of $126 million on crypto trading platform Cryptomus for failure to report illicit transactions. дальше »
2025-10-24 11:00 | |
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North Korea’s $2.8b crypto heist bankrolls military ambition
North Korea relies on state-backed hacking groups like Lazarus to finance its military, with stolen crypto accounting for nearly a third of its foreign currency earnings and providing a steady, illicit cash flow immune to traditional sanctions. In an Oct.… дальше »
2025-10-22 17:56 | |
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Hacker panic-sells 9,240 Ether during market crash, incurring $4.56M loss
The hacker's loss underscores the risks of panic selling and highlights the ongoing challenges of managing illicit funds in volatile markets. The post Hacker panic-sells 9,240 Ether during market crash, incurring $4.56M loss appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-10-19 15:42 | |
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Chainalysis maps $75b illicit crypto hidden in plain sight
Chainalysis has pinpointed a massive $75 billion in criminal cryptocurrency sitting untouched in publicly viewable wallets. The findings reveal a vast digital treasure trove that remains theoretically seizable by global law enforcement agencies. In a report dated Oct. 9, blockchain… дальше »
2025-10-10 23:35 | |
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Can EU Sanctions Stop The Russia-Backed Stablecoin’s Shocking Growth?
The EU is considering sanctions on A7A5, a ruble-backed stablecoin thriving despite US restrictions and mounting legal scrutiny. Its unclear origins and rapid growth challenge global regulators struggling to curb illicit crypto flows. дальше »
2025-10-7 22:26 | |
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DOJ pursues $5m in Bitcoin tied to SIM swap fraud and laundering scheme
DOJ prosecutors trace a path of stolen Bitcoin from hijacked phones through a complex web of wallets, culminating in a series of circular transactions at an online casino designed to mask the illicit funds’ origins. According to a September 9… дальше »
2025-9-10 23:34 | |
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Treasury seeks public input on detection of illicit activity in digital assets
The United States Department of the Treasury is seeking public feedback on innovative methods and tools for detecting illicit activity in the digital assets industry. The U.S. Treasury said in a press release that interested members of the public have… дальше »
2025-8-19 22:05 | |
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UK is Sitting On Billions In Bitcoin, But How Will The Government Use It?
The UK government is at a crossroads, deciding whether to sell $7 billion in seized Bitcoin to alleviate its fiscal challenges or hold out for potential future gains. This decision could influence how governments manage digital assets seized from illicit activities. дальше »
2025-7-24 18:30 | |
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Circle’s ‘compliant’ USDC is the go-to for DPRK hackers: ZachXBT
On-chain investigator ZachXBT has raised concerns over USDC stablecoin issuer Circle’s compliance standards and its growing use among malicious actors. According to ZachXBT, North Korean IT workers have been using USDC (USDC) to move millions in illicit payments. The on-chain… дальше »
2025-7-1 12:55 | |
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US DOJ and Europol Take Down Major Monero-Powered Dark Web Market
Archetyp, the largest dark web drug market with over $250 million in transactions, has been shut down by a coordinated international law enforcement effort. The seizure marks a major success in curbing the dark web's illicit trade. дальше »
2025-6-18 21:30 | |
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Hong Kong developing new crypto tracing tool, here’s what you need to know
The new system aims to trace illicit crypto activity as officials confront a surge in digital asset–linked laundering cases. дальше »
2025-6-13 19:18 | |
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Banned illicit crypto marketplaces Huione and Xinbi Quietly resurface on Telegram
Banned by Telegram in May, the Huione and Xinbi Market channels have resurfaced under new names, TRM Labs said in a recent update. Despite Telegram’s May 13 ban on the notorious Huione Guarantee and Xinbi Guarantee crypto marketplaces, both appear… дальше »
2025-6-6 17:00 | |
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$27B Telegram-based black market for crypto crime Haowang Guarantee shut down
Haowang Guarantee, a massive crypto-powered black market that moved over $27 billion in illicit funds, has been shut down following a Telegram crackdown triggered by new investigative findings. As originally reported by WIRED, Haowang Guarantee, the internet’s largest crypto-fueled black… дальше »
2025-5-15 11:17 | |
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Elliptic exposes $8.4B USDT-powered Telegram-based cybercrime hub by Colorado firm Xinbi
Telegram has cracked down on Xinbi Guarantee, a USDT-powered marketplace linked to crypto pig butchering scams and money laundering, after Elliptic had exposed $8.4B in illicit transactions. On May 13, blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, reported that Xinbi Guarantee, a Telegram-based… дальше »
2025-5-14 13:55 | |
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Crypto mixer eXch still facilitates illicit transactions despite official closure
Despite its public shutdown, crypto mixer eXch appears to be still involved in laundering operations, with analysts identifying its mixed-pool model as a key risk for compliance. Crypto mixing service eXch, which gained a reputation for its involvement in laundering… дальше »
2025-5-5 11:15 | |
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U.S. Treasury moves to block Huione Group over crypto laundering claims
Huione Group, a Cambodian conglomerate linked to the largest illicit online marketplace, could be cut off from the U. S. financial system under a new Treasury proposal. According to a May 1 announcement from the U. дальше »
2025-5-2 10:12 | |
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Ethereum gets a privacy boost: Vitalik demos revolutionary 'privacy pools'!
Ethereum welcomed a new on-chain privacy feature that keeps illicit funds at bay. ETH’s sentiment didn’t improve much despite the positive update. Ethereum [ETH] has welcomed a new lThe post Ethereum gets a privacy boost: Vitalik demos revolutionary 'privacy pools'! appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2025-4-2 02:00 | |
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Crypto is facing ‘crime season’ as sell-off could continue: pro
Crypto is in the midst of what Mintology CEO Zach Burks calls “crime season,” as hacks and illicit activity drive down investor confidence. So far in 2025, over $2.2 billion in crypto has been stolen, including a $1.5 billion heist… дальше »
2025-3-21 21:09 | |
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