3 articles tagged with #illicit-crypto. AI-curated summaries with sentiment analysis and key takeaways from 50+ sources.
Sanctioned entities from Russia, Iran and North Korea drove illicit cryptocurrency volumes to a record $154 billion in 2025, with sanctioned entities representing the vast majority of illegal crypto activity according to Chainalysis data.
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has officially designated Xinbi, a major Chinese-language illicit guarantee marketplace that facilitates crypto-enabled scams. This designation represents a significant regulatory action against cryptocurrency-based fraud infrastructure targeting Chinese-speaking communities.
Iran's cryptocurrency activity reached $3 billion in 2025 as sanctioned countries including Russia and North Korea significantly increased their illicit crypto transactions, according to a Chainalysis report. This surge highlights how sanctioned nations are leveraging digital assets to circumvent international financial restrictions.
