Chinese money launderers moved more than $16 billion of illicit crypto in 2025, report finds
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Chainalysis research reports that Chinese-language money laundering networks now process roughly 20% of illicit on-chain cryptocurrency (≈$16.1B in 2025), operating professionally via Telegram-advertised guarantee platforms, money mules, swapping services and dedicated 'Black U' laundering to convert stolen crypto; these cross-border operations enable transnational organized cybercrime and have drawn sanctions and enforcement actions.
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