Chainalysis Cryptocurrency Crime Trends: Extortion and Darknet Activity Grow
The amount received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses dropped significantly in 2023, totaling $24.2 billion.

The amount received by illicit cryptocurrency addresses dropped significantly in 2023, totaling $24.2 billion.
The decrease in crypto scams could be attributed to the maturation of cybersecurity services in decentralized finance.
Unlike scams, ransomware attacks are “agnostic to Bitcoin price actions,” says Cybercrime Research Lead Eric Jardin.
Crypto crime is down- but there remain worrying signs for the industry
Crypto winter forced scammers to switch their tactics.
“Cash is still king when it comes to illicit financing, and that’s unlikely to change,” said Chainalysis researcher Kim Grauer.
The cryptocurrency industry is responding to calls from best practice advocacy groups for a fair, stable and regulated market.
The cryptocurrency industry is responding to the best-practices advocacy group’s call for a fair, stable and regulated market.
Law enforcement needs to be better educated — alongside regulators and policymakers — to truly make a difference and unlock further crypto mass adoption.