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UK Slaps Sanctions On $20B Crypto Black Market Tied To Southeast Asia Scam Rings

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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis puts the number at close to $20 billion — the estimated volume of dirty money that flowed through Xinbi, a Chinese-language crypto marketplace, between 2021 and 2025. Now the UK government wants to shut it down. Scam Hubs At The Center Of It All Britain’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office announced… Continue reading UK Slaps Sanctions On $20B Crypto Black Market Tied To Southeast Asia Scam Rings→

Crypto Funds Funneled To Money Launderers Hit $82 Billion, According To Chainalysis

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Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released a new report highlighting a sharp escalation in crypto-based money laundering, warning that Chinese-language money laundering networks are emerging as one of the most serious and rapidly growing threats in the digital asset ecosystem. The Rise of Chinese‑Language Networks In Crypto Crime According to the report, illicit on‑chain money… Continue reading Crypto Funds Funneled To Money Launderers Hit $82 Billion, According To Chainalysis→

Crypto ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam Escalating Into A National Security Risk— Study

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Chain analysts and law enforcement are sounding the alarm about a type of fraud known as “pig-butchering,” in which criminals groom victims online and push them into fake crypto investments. According to Chainalysis, crypto scams sent close to $10 billion on-chain in 2024, with pig-butchering revenue growing almost 40% year-over-year and the number of deposits… Continue reading Crypto ‘Pig-Butchering’ Scam Escalating Into A National Security Risk— Study→

2025 Crypto Thefts Spike: Stolen Funds Hit $2.7 Billion In H1– Report

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As the market soars with bullish momentum, crypto theft has also seen a record-breaking performance during the first half of this year. A recent report revealed that stolen funds from services so far have surpassed the numbers from previous years. Stolen Crypto Service Funds Hit $2B In 6 months On Thursday, Chainalysis shared its “2025… Continue reading 2025 Crypto Thefts Spike: Stolen Funds Hit $2.7 Billion In H1– Report→