2026-01-09 03:31:49

According to the latest report from a leading on-chain data analysis firm, the global sanctions environment is becoming increasingly severe by 2025, which is also reflected in the flow of crypto assets—funds flowing into illegal addresses have surpassed a historic $154 billion. Compared to 2024, this figure has surged by 162%, primarily driven by sanctioned entities and state-level actors.

Looking into the details, stablecoins account for as much as 84% of illegal transactions. This number sounds alarming, but from another perspective—even so, illegal transactions account for less than 1% of the total crypto ecosystem trading volume. In other words, the vast majority of people's crypto activities remain compliant.

This data indicates one thing: regulatory pressure has indeed increased underground fund flows, but this does not mean the entire crypto market is in chaos. compliant transactions still dominate, and illegal activities are just ripples in the ocean.

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AirdropworkerZhang

· 01-10 23:05

154 billion sounds impressive, but less than 1%? This data is quite skillful... 84% of stablecoins flow entirely into the underground market? Luckily, the scale is small, or it would really explode. National-level actions causing trouble, we small retail investors should still play it safe and comply. With such strict regulation, it seems we need to be more low-key by 2025. 154 billion doubled in growth, sanctions are really not joking... Playing the numbers game again? Less than 1% should be cause for celebration? Ripple? I think it's a hidden current surging beneath. Stablecoins have fallen, this is the real problem. More and more sanctions, it feels like the on-chain space is getting smaller. Wow, a 162% increase, this growth rate is quite fierce...

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SchroedingerMiner

· 01-09 08:55

154 billion? Wow, is that real? But thinking about it carefully, less than 1% is still okay. 84% of stablecoins are used for money laundering, how unstoppable is that haha. Regulations are getting stricter, but it actually makes underground money flows more active, how ironic. I just want to know how those national-level players are actually operating. Most people are actually compliant, don’t be fooled by the numbers. A 162% surge sounds scary, but upon reflection, it’s just like that. What does this data indicate? It’s a race between regulation and technology. Stablecoins are truly a double-edged sword, very useful. The entire ecosystem is like an ocean; these illegal activities are just splashes. Stricter sanctions environments actually push out more techniques, quite interesting. An 84% share sounds fierce, but thinking about it, it’s all routine operations. 154 billion sounds intimidating, but the share is less than 1%, which is a bit awkward. The rapid growth of underground fund flows indicates that the demand is indeed high.

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SandwichDetector

· 01-09 04:01

154 billion USD sounds scary, but accounts for less than 1%? That logic is a bit far-fetched, feels like it's whitewashing the market. 84% of stablecoins are used in illegal transactions... how much can that be? No wonder countries are keeping a close eye on it. Sanctions are getting tougher, yet underground funds are still increasing. When will this cycle end? Mainstream compliance? Come on, most people are just following the trend and playing recklessly. 154 billion doubling in growth... how much will it multiply by 2026? It's starting to get hard to keep up. Wow, are these numbers real? It feels like reports from any institution can be spun to fit their narrative. So, are stablecoins the truly wild ones? No matter how strict the regulation, they can't be locked down. The more regulatory pressure, the more they seem to profit? That's quite interesting. I just want to know how much of that 1% illegal transactions are genuine demand vs. pure money laundering. But on the other hand, the harsher the sanctions, the deeper the contradictions... this isn't over.

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LoneValidator

· 01-09 04:00

154 billion is indeed a staggering number, but claiming it accounts for less than 1% might be a bit exaggerated. The mainstream remains compliant. Stablecoins make up 84%... indicating that bad actors also understand how to use USDT, which is a signal. The real issue isn't the numbers themselves, but the fact that countries are starting to coordinate, and that's the real danger. Thinking back to the stories of those OTC traders before, is the game about to change again? But on the other hand, the fact that so much illegal money is flowing out actually proves that on-chain transparency is really high; there's no way to hide it.

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LiquiditySurfer

· 01-09 04:00

1.54 trillion sounds scary, but it accounts for less than 1%... Well, it seems like the number regulatory authorities want to hear. --- Eighty-four percent of stablecoins are used for money laundering? But on second thought, most people are still honestly doing transactions. This wave of regulation isn't as scary as it seems. --- National-level actions are the main focus. Why are retail investors panicking? We are just ripples in the pond. --- The 162% surge feels more like increased sanctions rather than the market really going haywire. --- So, just follow the regulations, anyway 99% of transactions are fine. --- 1.54 trillion sounds huge, but compared to the total trading volume... hmm, this proportion really isn't that significant.

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SleepyValidator

· 01-09 03:50

154 billion sounds scary, but it's actually less than 1%. That logic is indeed absolute. Stablecoins are being targeted, but there's nothing we can do about it. 162% growth is indeed a bit extreme, but compliance is the main course. When regulations tighten, underground money flows out, everyone understands that. The data is correct; the vast majority of people still trade obediently. No matter how much illegal funds there are, they can't cause a wave, I believe that. Less than 1% and still being hyped up, the media really knows how to stir the pot. Why are stablecoins chosen? Liquidity, it's an old trick. Just ripples in the ocean, don't over-interpret. The stricter the sanctions, the more active the on-chain activity, a reverse indicator.

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CounterIndicator

· 01-09 03:36

$154 billion sounds scary, but it only accounts for 1% of the trading volume? The logic behind these numbers is a bit crazy; stricter regulation just pushes more activity underground. --- 84% of stablecoins used for illegal activities? I need to check if the USDT in my wallet got caught in the crossfire... --- No matter how you look at these numbers, they seem to suggest the market isn't chaotic. I think it's the other way around; it might actually indicate a bigger problem. --- Did national-level actions drive the increase? Then there's nothing more to say; this kind of money can't be stopped by anyone. --- Ripples in the ocean? I think sometimes ripples are just a sign of an impending tsunami. Don't be too optimistic, everyone. --- Why not freeze illegal addresses directly on the chain? We have to wait until the $154 billion breaks the record before taking action. --- The high proportion of stablecoins in the underground market indicates that on-chain real identity verification is still far from enough. --- This report downplays the problem too much. In reality, every crypto enthusiast is wondering if their address will be targeted. --- 1% sounds small, but it's $154 billion. What is this money used for... Just thinking about it is terrifying. --- The 162% surge—should ask whether it's because there's more money or because detection capabilities have improved.

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