Sanctioned jurisdictions account for 39% of illicit crypto transactions in 2024
A Chainalysis report has revealed that US-sanctioned jurisdictions, including Iran and Russia, moved $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, with mixing services aiding evasion.
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A Chainalysis report has revealed that US-sanctioned jurisdictions, including Iran and Russia, moved $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, with mixing services aiding evasion.
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