Chainalysis says crypto scam losses reached at least $17B in 2025

Chainalysis says crypto scam losses reached at least $17B in 2025

At least $154 billion flowed into cryptocurrency addresses tied to illicit activity last year, including about $17 billion linked to scams, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. The company also said it is strengthening its crypto financial crime training and certification programs in partnership with the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, or ACAMS. The two firms plan to offer courses covering crypto-related crime risks, anti-money laundering, or AML, compliance, and real-world investigative cases. Separately, TRM Labs said scam activity using AI has risen about 500% over the past year.