Cryptocurrency use explodes in human trafficking networks, online scams: report

Source: New York Post Business | Published: February 16, 2026, 5:46 pm | Read Original

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Cryptocurrency use explodes in human trafficking networks, online scams: report

The number of cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking groups surged 85% in 2025 as digital assets play a growing role in illicit online schemes, according to a new report from analytics firm Chainalysis.

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Cryptocurrency use explodes in human trafficking networks, online scams: report

The number of cryptocurrency payments to suspected human trafficking groups surged 85% in 2025 as digital assets play a growing role in illicit online schemes, according to a new report from analytics firm Chainalysis.

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