The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report

The rising role of cryptocurrency in all forms of crime and how its transparency is creating unique opportunities for investigation

As cryptocurrency enters the mainstream, it has also become a tool for virtually every form of crime. Our annual Crypto Crime report features original insights from our team of data scientists and industry experts on the current state of crypto-related crime, including:

• How crypto is scaling traditional crime types, like drug trafficking, money laundering, and fraud.
• Emerging trends in scams, hacking, ransomware and stolen funds — and how the professionalization of these crimes is reshaping the threat landscape.
• Fighting back: How blockchain analysis is changing the game and why crypto literacy is more important than ever.

Uncover the latest crypto crime trends and learn how the transparency of blockchain is creating powerful opportunities for lead discovery, investigation, and resolution. Download your copy!