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AMLBot CEO: Asia's Cryptocurrency Crime Losses to Exceed $1.5 Billion in First Half of 2025
Summary: According to Cointelegraph, AMLBot CEO Slava Demchuk revealed that cryptocurrency-related crime losses in Asia have surpassed $1.5 billion in the first half of 2025, exceeding the total for the entire year of 2024. Analysis indicates that unauthorized over-the-counter trading desks and mobile payment channels in Southeast Asia have become new money laundering tools. The report ...
According to Cointelegraph, AMLBot CEO Slava Demchuk revealed that cryptocurrency-related crime losses in Asia have surpassed $1.5 billion in the first half of 2025, exceeding the total for the entire year of 2024. Analysis indicates that unauthorized over-the-counter trading desks and mobile payment channels in Southeast Asia have become new money laundering tools. The report suggests that blockchain analysis companies should establish regional risk databases and collaborate with local law enforcement. Countries like Thailand and Malaysia have shortened the time for freezing funds from months to hours through public-private partnerships.
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