PANews reported on January 28th that, according to Decrypt, a new report from TRM Labs shows that illicit cryptocurrency activity will reach a record $158 billionPANews reported on January 28th that, according to Decrypt, a new report from TRM Labs shows that illicit cryptocurrency activity will reach a record $158 billion
TRM Labs: Illegal cryptocurrency transactions reached $158 billion last year, mainly driven by the Russian ruble-based stablecoin A7A5.
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TRM Labs reveals that illicit cryptocurrency transactions soared to an unprecedented $158 billion in 2025, representing a staggering 145% surge from the prior year. This dramatic spike stems primarily from A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin. Analysts believe this trend demonstrates how sanctioned nations are abandoning dollar-centric payment infrastructure. Consequently, they're pivoting toward specialized digital currency mechanisms instead.
PANews reported on January 28th that, according to Decrypt, a new report from TRM Labs shows that illicit cryptocurrency activity will reach a record $158 billion in 2025, a 145% year-on-year increase. This surge is primarily driven by A7A5, a ruble-pegged stablecoin. TRM states that the rise of A7A5 indicates that sanctioned countries are moving away from dollar-based payment systems and turning to specialized crypto tools.
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