The 2025 Crypto Crime Report

Crypto-related crime evolved significantly in 2024, becoming more diverse and professionalized. While ransomware payments decreased due to improved law enforcement and victim resilience, scams like pig butchering surged—fueled by AI and social engineering. Meanwhile, darknet markets and fraud shops declined, yet adapted with new strategies and currencies like Monero. The transparency of blockchain continues to help investigators trace illicit behavior, even as threat actors grow more sophisticated.