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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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TORN Jumps 75% As US Treasury Removes Tornado Cash From Sanctions List
The US Treasury reversed its sanctions on Tornado Cash, leading to a surge in TORN token value. However, concerns about ongoing illicit activity, particularly North Korean money laundering, continue to overshadow the platform's future. дальше »
2025-3-21 19:15 | |
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How Blockhchain is Helping to Unravel International Fentanyl Trafficking
Blockchain’s transparency is proving to be a major weakness for fentanyl traffickers, allowing authorities to trace illicit crypto transactions. The post How Blockhchain is Helping to Unravel International Fentanyl Trafficking appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-21 03:55 | |
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Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Launches a New Platform
Global Ledger's report reveals Grinex as a direct continuation of the Russian crypto exchange Garantex, surviving sanctions and arrests. Blockchain evidence links the two, showing illicit activities persist despite regulatory efforts. дальше »
2025-3-19 19:32 | |
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Hyperliquid whale denies cybercrime claims, ZachXBT to release evidence
The incident highlights the ongoing challenges in regulating crypto markets, where anonymity and high-stakes trading can obscure illicit activities. The post Hyperliquid whale denies cybercrime claims, ZachXBT to release evidence appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-3-20 18:15 | |
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North Korea Is Everywhere in Crypto and DeFi, ZachXBT Claims
Crypto investigator ZachXBT reveals North Korea’s significant presence in the crypto space, raising alarms about the industry's inability to tackle illicit activity. The post North Korea Is Everywhere in Crypto and DeFi, ZachXBT Claims appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-19 20:14 | |
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Bitcoin short whale exposed as cybercriminal using stolen funds for high-leverage trades
The incident highlights the vulnerabilities in crypto markets, where illicit activities can manipulate prices and undermine market integrity. The post Bitcoin short whale exposed as cybercriminal using stolen funds for high-leverage trades appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »
2025-3-20 20:13 | |
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Darknet Vendors Shift to DeFi as Crypto Laundering Tactics Evolve
As regulations on centralized exchanges tighten, darknet vendors are turning to DeFi and Monero for laundering. Law enforcement faces new challenges as illicit actors refine their tactics. The post Darknet Vendors Shift to DeFi as Crypto Laundering Tactics Evolve appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »
2025-3-17 08:57 | |
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Lazarus Group moves 400 ETH to Tornado Cash, expands malware campaign
North Korea’s Lazarus Group continues its crypto laundering operations, moving illicit funds while deploying new malware to target developers and steal digital assets. On Mar. 13, blockchain security firm CertiK detected a deposit of 400 Ethereum (ETH), worth around $750,000,… дальше »
2025-3-13 10:55 | |
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Cybercriminals ditch Bitcoin for stablecoins as illicit trades potentially surpassed $51 billion in 2024 – Chainalysis
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. дальше »
2025-2-28 22:15 | |
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Crypto criminal transactions crossed $40b in 2024: Chainalysis
Illicit crypto transactions in 2024 will likely surpass 2023’s record, while criminals pivoted from Bitcoin to stablecoin for laundering stolen wealth. дальше »
2025-2-28 22:06 | |
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