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Darknet market and fraud shop BTC revenues decline amid years-long international law enforcement disruption
Darknet market bitcoin revenues drop amid law enforcement crackdowns, but threats are evolving. Chinese-manufactured synthetic opioids and untraceable "ghost guns" present growing challenges to public safety.
Organized Crime Shows High Level of Professionalization, Low Level of Crypto Sophistication
Traditional organized crime groups — including cartels, wildlife traffickers, IPTV pirates, and even violent criminals — are increasingly adopting crypto, using a structured division of labor, intelligence gathering, and laundering operations.
Iranians Flock to Crypto Amidst Geopolitical Tension; International Sanctions Actions Disrupt Russia’s War Machine
$15.8B in crypto was received by sanctioned entities as the U.S. and allies intensified efforts to disrupt state-backed financing.
Crypto Scam Revenue 2024: Pig Butchering Grows Nearly 40% YoY as Fraud Industry Leverages AI and Increases in Sophistication
In 2024, high-yield investment and crypto pig butchering scams saw the highest scam revenues while the ecosystem became more professionalized.
35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments
Crypto ransomware experienced significant changes in 2024 with total ransom payments decreasing 35.82% YoY. Learn more in the 2025 Crypto Crime Report.
Market Manipulation: Suspected Wash Trading on Select Blockchains May Account for Up To $2.57 Billion in Trading Volume
In the market manipulation chapter of the 2025 Crypto Crime Report, we explore significant volumes of suspected wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes.
Cryptocurrency donations to extremist groups dip globally, but white supremacism, nationalism, and anti-Semitism grow across Europe
Facing debanking efforts, extremist groups are using cryptocurrency to finance operations, potentially incubating political violence. An excerpt from our 2025 Crypto Crime Report.
$2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-July
Nearly $2.2 billion worth of crypto funds were stolen from hacks in 2024. In the biggest hack, more than $300 million was stolen from one group.
[GUIDE PREVIEW] The Crypto Maturity Journey: How Traditional Finance Can Adopt Cryptocurrency in Stages
Read to learn more about our framework for how traditional financial institutions can build cryptocurrency product offerings in iterative stages.
Despite war and regulatory questions, crypto adoption grows in Eastern Europe driven by institutions and DeFi activity
Read more about crypto trends in Eastern Europe. Ukraine and Russia saw highest adoption, and DeFi activity grew nearly 40% year-over-year.
Stablecoins dominate market share, Bitcoin grows, and merchant services thrive in Central, Northern, & Western Europe
Read more about Western European crypto adoption, Bitcoin and stablecoin growth, and merchant services thriving in this 2024 report preview.
North America: Institutional Momentum and U.S. Bitcoin ETPs Propel Crypto Further Into the Mainstream
North America dominates the global cryptocurrency market, with activity primarily driven by institutional activity, especially in the U.S., where major financial players like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs are now heavily engaged with crypto.
Latin America’s Search for Economic Stability: The Rise of Stablecoins Amid Volatility
Latin America is the second fastest region adopting crypto and how countries are turning to stablecoins in response to inflation and currency devaluation.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria Takes #2 Spot in Global Adoption, South Africa Grows Crypto-TradFi Nexus
Driven by real-world use cases, Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as a leader in crypto adoption, with South Africa and Nigeria at the forefront.
Middle East & North Africa: Regulatory Momentum and DeFi Fuel Adoption
The UAE's balanced market benefits from regulatory clarity, while Türkiye sees market maturation from stablecoins and high consumer engagement.
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