Illegal Crypto Transactions Surge by 162% Over the Year
In 2025, over $154 billion flowed into illegal crypto wallets, marking a 162% increase compared to 2024, according to a report by Chainalysis.
Illegal Crypto Transactions Surge by 162% Over the Year
In 2025, over $154 billion flowed into illegal crypto wallets, marking a 162% increase compared to 2024, according to a report by Chainalysis.
Chainalysis Proposes New Measures Against North Korean Hackers
The cryptocurrency industry must reassess its security strategies to halt record-breaking thefts by North Korean hackers, according to Andrew Firman from Chainalysis.
Losses from crypto hacks reached $3.4bn in 2025
From January to early December 2025, hackers stole more than $3.4bn in crypto, Chainalysis said.
In Argentina, Turkey and beyond, crypto doubles as an inflation hedge
Amid surging prices, crypto is becoming both a store of value and a means of payment in emerging markets.
Chainalysis: Russia’s crypto market hits a record $376bn
Between July 2024 and June 2025, Russia’s crypto market reached $376bn, placing it first in Europe.
Chainalysis: $75 Billion in Crypto Could Bolster State Reserves
Public blockchains hold $75 billion obtained through illicit means. Chainalysis analysts suggested governments could seize these assets to build state reserves.
Russia and Ukraine Fall in Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Adoption Rankings
Ukraine and Russia have been ranked eighth and tenth, respectively, in the 2025 Global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index by the analytics firm Chainalysis.
Binance Aids in Freezing $47 Million in Fraudulent Assets
Law enforcement agencies in the Asia-Pacific region have frozen nearly $50 million in illicit funds with the assistance of Binance, Chainalysis, and other crypto industry participants.
Darknet Marketplace Huione Expands Operations Despite ‘Closure’ Announcement
The illicit online platform Huione continues to operate and expand its transaction volumes, despite a recent announcement of its closure. This is according to a report by Chainalysis. On May 13, the fraudulent marketplace Haowang Guarantee, associated with Huione, announced its closure. The decision was attributed to the mass blocking of accounts and channels on […]
Darknet Markets Revert to Bitcoin Following Monero Delisting, Says Chainalysis
Darknet marketplaces are returning to Bitcoin as their primary payment method following the delisting of Monero (XMR) from cryptocurrency exchanges. This was revealed in an interview with CoinDesk by Chainalysis cybercrime researcher Eric Jardine. According to him, the growing popularity of the first cryptocurrency among criminals is occurring amidst a decline in the availability and […]
Sanctioned Entities Received $15.8 Billion via Cryptocurrencies in 2024
In 2024, jurisdictions and entities on the OFAC sanctions list received $15.8 billion through cryptocurrency transactions—about 39% of all illicit activity. These figures were reported by experts from Chainalysis. State Involvement in Illegal Transactions According to analysts, a record 60% of illegal crypto transactions in 2024 were attributed to sanctioned jurisdictions rather than individuals or […]
Chainalysis Reports Crypto Fraud Losses Reach $9.9 Billion in 2024
Preliminary estimates suggest that losses from fraud in the crypto industry reached $9.9 billion in 2024, though the actual figure may set new records. These findings were shared by Chainalysis experts in the report Crypto Scam Revenue 2024. Source: Chainalysis. According to Chainalysis observations, scammer activity has grown by an average of 24% annually over […]We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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