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In its latest report, the global standard setter FATF said stablecoins now account for the bulk of illicit crypto activity and pose growing risks through peer-to-peer transfers. origin »
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Iran’s dependence on $USDT intensifies as war disrupts markets, with stablecoins dominating illicit crypto volumes and sanctions evasion concerns rising.
2026-3-4 13:20 | |
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2026-2-23 00:48 | |
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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.
2026-1-12 18:57 | |
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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…
2026-1-9 11:21 | |
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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.
2026-1-8 16:00 | |
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Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The findings, published in the company’s latest Crypto Crime Report, indicate a surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks.
2025-2-28 22:15 | |
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Criminals are no longer using BTC, but instead choosing stablecoins, the report revealed.
2025-2-28 19:32 | |
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Cybercriminals in the Indian state of Rajasthan are using stablecoins like USDT to funnel illicit loot to scam operators outside the country. According to local media, Rajasthan law enforcement has arrested several money mules who played a critical role in…
2025-1-20 13:13 | |
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Blockchain security firm Elliptic reported that Huione—an online marketplace platform used for illicit activities—has launched USDH, a dollar-pegged stablecoin. According to Elliptic, Huione touts USDH as a solution for users seeking to bypass the restrictions imposed by traditional stablecoins like USDT and USD Coin (USDC).
2025-1-14 18:38 | |
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Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) has raised concerns about increasing money laundering risks in the crypto sector. The warning, detailed in FINMA’s 2024 Risk Monitor report, highlights the growing misuse of digital assets like cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for illicit activities.
2024-11-20 17:40 | |
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Coinbase CLO urges swift action to address illicit finance concerns. U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary highlights increasing terrorist reliance on virtual assets. Stablecoins play a pivotal rolThe post 'Pass stablecoin legislation now:' Exec on concerns over illicit financing appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2024-4-10 23:30 | |
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USDT issuer Tether has blacklisted another group of addresses after it publicly committed to fight illicit use of stablecoins. In an X post on Mar. 5, blockchain forensic firm PeckShield revealed that stablecoin issuer Tether has blacklisted another four addresses…
2024-3-5 13:12 | |
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Canada’s government announced it is launching consultations on cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CDBCs) to address illicit crypto activities, according to a November 3 mini-budget fiscal update by Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland.
2022-11-5 20:54 | |
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During the Queen's Speech, Prince Charles announced the introduction of a bill that would help tackle illicit finance, reduce economic crime and help businesses grow.
2022-5-17 11:18 | |
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According to the working group, the new regulations specifically target stablecoins: “These requirements address a range of policy objectives, including safety and soundness, countering illicit finance, end-user protection, and market integrity.
2020-12-24 15:43 | |
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Most recently G7 and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in its report on stablecoins called Bitcoin a failure in providing a “reliable and attractive means of payment or store of value.” It further states that crypto assets have served as a “highly speculative” asset class for “certain” investors that engage in illicit activities. Moreover, […]
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Key Takeaways: Mastercard unites 85 or more crypto firms, payment providers and financial institutions. It is focused on the practical applications of blockchain such as cross-border remittances, settlements, B2B payments, The post Mastercard Launches Crypto Partner Program With 85+ Firms to Power Global On-Chain Payments appeared first on CryptoNinjas.
Key Takeaways: Binance has filed a lawsuit against WSJ, claiming this news agency publishing false and defamatory information relating to compliance activities of the exchange. The exchange said that this The post Binance Sues WSJ Over “False Report” as Sanctions Exposure Drops 96.8% appeared first on CryptoNinjas.
Key Takeaways: Ripple is applying to acquire an Australian Financial Services License (AFSL) to expand its regulating crypto payments infrastructure in Australia. Enabling the entire lifespan of inter-country moves in The post Ripple Targets Australia With New AFSL License as APAC Payments Volume Nearly Doubles appeared first on CryptoNinjas.
Large Bitcoin movements tied to the founders of Gemini caught the attention of market watchers last week after blockchain tracking data revealed that wallets connected to Cameron Winklevoss and Tyler Winklevoss moved roughly $130 million worth of BTC to the exchange’s hot wallets.
Key Takeaways: Ethereum Foundation starts staking about 72,000 ETH by using a simplified distributed validator system. Vitalik Buterin said that the target is to make the staking activities for institutions The post Ethereum Foundation Stakes 72,000 ETH as Vitalik Pushes ‘One-Click’ Staking for Institutions appeared first on CryptoNinjas.
In a post on X, the blockchain's co-founder said the Ethereum Foundation is testing a new method for running validators that could make staking infrastructure significantly easier for institutions holding large amounts of ether.
Solana funds are seeing more institutional demand, while the XRP products are retail investor favorites, according to a Bloomberg report.
