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Illegal activity with cryptoassets has become professionalized and expanded its radius of action

According to a report by Chainalysis, the total volume of illicit transactions is estimated to have reached US$50 billion in 2024, more than double the amount recorded in 2023, driven by the activities of organizations providing services and infrastructure.

According to Chainalysis, illicit activity involving crypto assets reached at least US$40.9 billion in 2024, although the firm estimated that the actual figure was closer to US$50 billion. In 2023, crypto-related crime was calculated to have totaled just over US$24.2 billion.

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