TRM Labs: Illegal cryptocurrency flows reach $158 billion in 2025, with AI-driven scam activities growing at an annual rate of approximately 500%

ZkProver · 2026-03-02T20:48:07+00:00

TRM Labs report shows that artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming digital financial transactions, with illegal cryptocurrency flows expected to reach $158 billion by 2025, and AI-driven scams increasing at an annual rate of about 500%. Autonomous AI agents shorten money laundering times by automating fund splitting and exchanges to obscure money trails. In 2025, hacking losses are projected to reach $2.87 billion, with the speed of fund dispersal affecting outcomes.

ZkProver

2026-03-02 20:48:07

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ChainCatcher News: TRM Labs has released a report showing that artificial intelligence is profoundly changing the landscape of digital financial transactions. By 2025, illegal cryptocurrency flows are expected to reach $158 billion, with AI-driven scams growing at an annual rate of about 500%.

The report highlights that autonomous AI agents significantly reduce the time required for money laundering and cross-chain asset transfers. By automating fund splitting, selecting optimal bridging routes, and executing exchanges on decentralized platforms, these agents can conceal fund trails within seconds.

Overall, 150 hacking incidents in 2025 resulted in a total loss of $2.87 billion. In a major theft involving a large exchange where $1.46 billion was stolen, the rapid dispersal of funds played a crucial role in the final outcome.

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