A popular blockchain surveillance company that regularly publishes blockchain analytics research. chainalysisAccording to the latest report published by , whales involved in various crimes are holding their assets in the form of cryptocurrencies.
in the report criminal whalesDespite the laws and confiscations implemented last year, $25 billion It is stated that he has crypto assets.
The crypto market, which had a solid year in 2021 and reached a value of over 3 trillion dollars in November, has also become a favorite of criminal organizations.
The number of cryptocurrencies linked to illegal operations has quadrupled since last year.
The Dark Web ranked second as a $448 million provider of illegal cryptocurrency. Scams was third with $192 million, Fraud Shops was fourth with $66 million, and Ransomware was last with $30 million.
Record Increase from Year to Year!
According to the report, whales involved in various crimes had $3 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2020, while this number reached nearly $11 billion in 2021.
Iranians Take the Lead!
According to the 2022 Global Threat Report by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike Iranian hackers It left its mark on 2021.
There has been a 516% increase in theft rates from past to present. $3.2 billion in illegal transactions. As a result of all this, the DeFi industry has become a new concern.
Chainalysis also said that crime balances fluctuated throughout the year, rising from $6.6 billion in July to $14.8 billion in October.