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Crypto Crime Statistics 2026: Scams, Hacks, Sanctions and Laundering

CoinCentral·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Crypto Crime Statistics 2026: Scams, Hacks, Sanctions and Laundering

Crypto crime reached a record level in 2025. TRM Labs estimates illicit wallets received $158 billion, up from $64.5 billion in 2024. Scams, hacks, sanctions, and money laundering each played a part, according to data from Chainalysis, TRM Labs, and INTERPOL.

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