Cryptocurrency crime in 2021 hits all-time high in value - Chainalysis


FILE PHOTO A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken June 14 2021.   REUTERSEdgar SuIllustrationFile Photo

FILE PHOTO: A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken June 14, 2021. REUTERS/Edgar Su/Illustration/File Photo

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency-linked crime surged to a record high last year in terms of value, with illegal addresses receiving $14 billion in digital currencies, up 79% from $7.8 billion in 2020, according to a blog from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis released on Thursday.

As of early 2022, Chainalysis said illicit addresses already hold over $10 billion worth of cryptocurrencies, with the majority of this held by wallets associated with crypto theft.

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