Hackers Accelerate Crypto Laundering Through Mixers and DeFi in 2025
Cybercriminals have refined their tactics, now laundering stolen cryptocurrency twice as fast compared to previous years. The Global Ledger report tracks 255 incidents totaling $4.4 billion in losses, though estimates vary across analysts.
Funds MOVE within seconds post-exploit, with half remaining dormant for months. Tornado Cash handles 42% of laundering cases, while Web3 vulnerabilities and AI agent environments emerge as prime targets.
Victims respond quicker, yet hackers successfully move 76% of funds before detection. The ecosystem faces mounting pressure as laundering velocity outpaces defensive measures.