Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis reveals that “criminal whales” account for 3.7 percent of all cryptocurrency whales. by those ill-wishers together Own more valuable digital assets $25 billion
Nearly 4% of Crypto Whales Are Criminals
Cryptocurrency has many benefits. And many experts argue that these represent the financial revolution. drug dealer terrorist and money launderers Use such assets for illegal activities.
New York-based blockchain analytics firm – Chainalysis – specifythat there is a cryptocurrency whale There were 4,068 cryptocurrencies (3.7% of the total) with more than $25 billion in total digital assets.
It is worth noting that The illicit money received from “criminal whales” comes from a variety of sources, with Darknet (37,7%) in first place while scam (32.4%) and stolen funds, fraud. shop , and ransomware in the top five
“The investigation of criminal whales presents a significant opportunity for government agencies around the world to make their arrests. and bring them to be punished,” Chainalysis concluded.
Not long ago, blockchain analytics firmsrevealThat the total value of digital currencies being laundered in 2021 is $8.6 billion. which is 30% more than in 2020
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