Cryptocurrency-based crime hit a new all-time high in 2021. (Image: News18 Creative)
Transactions involving illicit addresses represented just 0.15 percent of cryptocurrency transaction volume in 2021 despite the raw value of illicit transaction volume reaching its highest level ever. (Image: News18 Creative)
The growth of legitimate cryptocurrency usage outpaces the growth of criminal usage, which means illicit activity’s share of cryptocurrency transaction volume is now lower than before. (Image: News18 Creative)
A look at the cryptocurrency-based crime increased the most in 2021. (Image: News18 Creative)
Annual total cryptocurrency between 2020 and 2021. (Image: News18 Creative)