Crypto Laundering Jumps to $82 Billion as Chinese Networks Gain Control
Cryptocurrency laundering volumes have surged from $10 billion in 2020 to over $82 billion in 2025, with Chinese-language networks now dominating 20% of on-chain illicit flows. Decentralized channels are replacing centralized exchanges as compliance tightens.
These networks increasingly facilitate pig-butchering scams and other frauds, processing over 10% of stolen funds. Operating openly on platforms like Telegram, they offer laundering-as-a-service to global criminals.