Blockchain Crime

Cryptocurrency transactions linked to suspected human trafficking operations reached hundreds of millions of dollars in 2025, an 85% increase from 2024, as detailed in Chainalysis's 2026 Crypto Crime Report—which documented a record $154 billion in overall illicit crypto activity. The surge is linked to Southeast Asia-based scam compounds, online gambling sites, and Chinese-language money laundering networks. Blockchain transparency aids detection amid these rising threats.