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flag Chinese-linked crypto money laundering networks moved $16.1B in 2025, mostly via Telegram, amid China’s crackdown.

flag Chinese-language money laundering networks moved about $16.1 billion in illicit cryptocurrency in 2025, making up roughly 20% of global crypto crime, Chainalysis reports. flag Operating via Telegram-based platforms, these networks use stablecoins like USDT and USDC to launder funds, often connecting criminals with launderers through escrow services. flag Key hubs in Cambodia and Myanmar serve as bases amid China’s crackdown on domestic crypto activity. flag The networks facilitate money laundering, human trafficking, and scam center equipment sales, employing tactics such as casino transactions and fake client testimonials. flag Despite China’s strict bans and recent executions of syndicate members, cross-border criminal operations continue to grow, leveraging digital tools to evade detection.

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