Crypto Sanctions Evasion Rose 700% in 2025, Chainalysis Reports

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•Chainalysis reported a 700% increase in sanctions evasion using cryptocurrencies in 2025.
•Iran accounted for the largest portion of the $104 billion surge in crypto flows linked to sanctions evasion.
•The rise in crypto-based sanctions evasion challenges tracking and enforcement by governments and regulators.
•The increase in illicit crypto transactions occurred despite ongoing international sanctions against Iran.

▸Iran continues to expand its use of cryptocurrencies for sanctions evasion international sanctions enforcement will become less effective, increasing risks for global financial systems and complicating diplomatic efforts.

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The surge in illicit crypto transactions linked to sanctions evasion increases uncertainty and risk in cryptocurrency markets.

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