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Chinese Crypto Laundering Networks Move $16B in 2025

Chinese Crypto Laundering Networks Move $16B in 2025

The Rising Tide of Crypto Money Laundering in 2025 The world of digital finance is facing a massive challenge. In 2025, the underground economy reached a breaking point as Chinese-language networks became the primary engines for moving dirty money. A recent blockchain crime report reveals that these groups handled a staggering $16.1 billion in illegal funds, making up about 20% of all global laundering activity last year. Consider these networks to be a sophisticated "shadow bank." They conceal money taken through fraud, human trafficking, and internet fraud using sophisticated digital tools and encrypted apps. A Global Web of Crime: From…
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