- Elliptic reports $21 billion in crypto crimes in 2025.
- Cross-chain strategies boost illicit activity.
- High impact on major exchanges and protocols.
The significant rise in cross-chain crime heightens concerns for exchanges, regulators, and financial institutions about security.
Cross-chain Strategies and Their Impact
Elliptic, a blockchain analytics firm, reports $21 billion in illicit funds moved in 2025. Cross-chain bridges and decentralized exchanges are primary channels for these crimes.
According to Arda Akartuna from Elliptic, the multichain ecosystem enables criminals. The report documents major hacks, emphasizing the increased use of cross-chain obfuscation. Akartuna notes,
“It’s an increasingly multichain ecosystem… that just widens the available assets and the available obfuscation channels open to criminals.”
Implications for Market Integrity
The surge has profound implications for market integrity and financial compliance. Key assets affected include ETH and BTC, impacting major exchanges. Increased regulatory scrutiny and financial risk management challenges are expected as institutions face heightened exposure due to advancements in blockchain technology.
Leading exchanges and financial bodies must adapt to new regulatory demands, risking compliance lapses if proactive measures are not implemented. Potential outcomes include stricter regulations and enhanced monitoring technologies. Historical trends show increased technology adoption in response to evolving threats, influencing future security strategies.
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