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Story: Stablecoins become criminal networks’ weapon against sanctions

By Jean-Luc Maracon

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TRM Labs releases a chilling report. Criminals increasingly use stablecoins.

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The Russian network A7A5 is leading the charge. These guys are heavily using stablecoins to dodge international sanctions.

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TRM Labs reports that criminal transactions in stablecoins have quadrupled since 2021. Four times more! Regulators are struggling to keep up.

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The United States is taking action. They are preparing new laws to require exchange platforms to report suspicious transactions.

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Regulatory differences between countries create loopholes. Criminals exploit these to move funds across borders undetected.

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Experts fear the worst. Without uniform regulation, criminal networks will continue to operate quietly.

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Exchange platforms are under pressure. Some are already collaborating with authorities to identify suspicious accounts.

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How to regulate without stifling innovation? The question remains open in the industry. For now, no concrete solution is in sight.

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TRM Labs has also noted a significant increase in transactions on lightly regulated platforms. In 2025, these platforms processed $92 billion.

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The UK Treasury created a special unit in January 2026. It studies the impact of stablecoins on national security.

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Christine Lagarde is also concerned. The ECB president emphasized the need for strengthened international cooperation during a conference in February 2026.

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The UK FCA launched an investigation in February 2026. It targets several crypto platforms suspected of facilitating illicit stablecoin transactions.

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Chainalysis releases impressive figures. Global stablecoin transactions reached $250 billion in 2025.

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Japan is considering new measures. The Ministry of Finance is contemplating limiting the use of stablecoins in suspicious cross-border transactions.

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The FATF held an emergency meeting on February 15, 2026. Representatives from several countries stressed the need for increased international cooperation.

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