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Feb 21, 2026 · Industry Insights

2025 Global Crypto Crime Surge: Hackers and Ransomware Attacks Remain Rampant

TRM Labs reports that illicit cryptocurrency transactions jumped 145% to $1.58 trillion in 2025, driven by sanctions‑evasion trades, expanded state use, and better fund‑tracing tools, while hacker attacks, scams ($350 B inflow) and ransomware activity also intensified with new variants and evolving laundering methods.