Chainalysis: Cryptocurrency crimes may exceed 51 billion US dollars by 2024

According to Cointelegraph, the "Crypto Crime Report" for 2025 released by Chainalysis shows that crypto crime has entered an era dominated by AI-driven scams, stablecoin money laundering, and efficient network groups. The illegal transaction volume in the past year reached $51 billion, breaking previous records. Preliminary estimates show a decline in crypto crimes in 2024. However, a deeper analysis reveals this is not the case: criminals have adopted advanced money laundering techniques relying on stablecoins, DeFi and AI-driven deception, creating an illusion of reduced crime.