Big news about cryptocurrency crime! A new report shows that criminals are using super-smart ways to steal money using crypto. It's like a game of cat and mouse between the good guys and the bad guys, and the bad guys are getting really good at hiding.
- Criminals used stablecoins (like digital dollars) more than Bitcoin to hide their money.
- Ransomware attacks went down, but criminals are still finding new tricks.
- Fake trading is a big problem, making some crypto look more valuable than it is.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Total stolen crypto in 2024 | $51 billion! |
| Percentage of stolen crypto that used stablecoins | 63% |
| Drop in ransomware payments | 35% |
| Fake crypto trading volume | $2.57 billion |
