Crypto-related crime escalated to unprecedented levels in 2025, driven largely by the growing use of blockchain networks to evade nation-state sanctions. What was once a fringe risk has evolved into a systemic challenge, as illicit actors leverage decentralized infrastructure, privacy tools, and cross-chain bridges to move value at scale. While digital assets continue to gain… Continue reading On-Chain Shadows: Crypto Crime Hits New Peak in 2025 as Sanctions Evasion Goes Digital
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From National Crypto Reserves to Criminal Crackdowns: Asia’s Expanding Digital Asset Reality
Two developments across South and Southeast Asia illustrate the widening influence of cryptocurrency on both national policy and law enforcement. Bhutan has announced plans to invest roughly Rs.83 billion from its national cryptocurrency reserves to build a flagship “Mindfulness City,” aiming to address unemployment and attract foreign capital. At the same time, authorities in India… Continue reading From National Crypto Reserves to Criminal Crackdowns: Asia’s Expanding Digital Asset Reality
Pune Police Uncover Rs.3.45 Crore Drug Network Using Dark Web and Cryptocurrency Links to Thailand
Pune police have dismantled a drug trafficking operation valued at approximately Rs.3.45 crore, exposing how the dark web and cryptocurrency are increasingly being used to facilitate cross-border narcotics trade. Investigators revealed that encrypted online marketplaces and digital currencies enabled the accused to source drugs from Thailand while obscuring payment trails. The bust underscores the growing… Continue reading Pune Police Uncover Rs.3.45 Crore Drug Network Using Dark Web and Cryptocurrency Links to Thailand
As Tether’s Profits Surge, Questions Mount Over Its Role in Combating Financial Crime
Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has emerged as one of the most profitable companies in the global cryptocurrency sector, generating billions in earnings as demand for dollar-denominated digital assets continues to climb. Yet the company’s rapid growth has reignited scrutiny over its responsibility to curb illicit financial activity flowing through the digital-asset ecosystem. While… Continue reading As Tether’s Profits Surge, Questions Mount Over Its Role in Combating Financial Crime