Cryptocurrency linked money laundering surged to at least $82 billion globally in 2025, underscoring how illicit finance has scaled alongside the growth of digital assets despite years of regulatory warnings. Blockchain researchers say the sharp rise from roughly $10 billion in 2020 reflects
A former Hong Kong government engineer has been sentenced to more than five years in prison after the court found he laundered millions of dollars in illegal income and accepted bribes while working in public service. The case has drawn attention to corruption
The United Kingdom has seized assets worth more than 27 million pounds, equivalent to around $35.4 million, from a Chinese businessman tied to Singapore’s largest money laundering scandal. The action, led by the U.K. National Crime Agency (NCA), marks one of the most
