在2024年，非法加密交易超過510億美元，高於以前的估計。

這些發現發表在該公司的最新加密犯罪報告中，表明AI驅動的欺詐，Stablecoin洗錢和復雜的網絡犯罪網絡激增。

Illicit cryptocurrency transactions reached a record high of over $51 billion in 2024, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis.

根據區塊鏈分析公司的鏈分析，非法的加密貨幣交易在2024年達到了創紀錄的510億美元。

The findings, published in the company’s latest Crypto Crime Report, also highlight a significant surge in AI-driven fraud, stablecoin laundering, and sophisticated cybercrime networks.

這些發現發表在該公司的最新加密犯罪報告中，還強調了AI驅動的欺詐，穩定的洗錢和復雜的網絡犯罪網絡的巨大激增。

Despite initial projections suggesting a decline in crypto-related crime, deeper analysis revealed that criminals have rapidly adapted to regulatory scrutiny.

儘管最初的預測表明與加密相關的犯罪有所下降，但更深入的分析表明，罪犯已迅速適應了監管審查。

This has led to a shift away from Bitcoin (BTC) in favor of stablecoins and privacy-focused assets, while cybercriminals are now integrating AI in new and sophisticated ways to perpetrate large-scale scams.

這導致了從比特幣（BTC）轉變，而轉向了穩定的資產和以隱私為中心的資產，而網絡犯罪分子現在以新穎而精緻的方式將AI整合起來，以進行大規模騙局。

Criminals prefer stablecoins

罪犯更喜歡穩定的

Once the dominant currency in illicit transactions, Bitcoin is now seeing a smaller share of crypto crime.

一旦是非法交易中的主要貨幣，比特幣現在看到了較小的加密貨幣犯罪。

Chainalysis reported that stablecoins were involved in 63% of illicit crypto transactions last year, the third year in a row they have surpassed Bitcoin.

Chainalysis報導說，穩定幣去年參與了63％的非法加密交易，這是連續第三年超過比特幣。

Unlike Bitcoin, which has relatively slower confirmation times and high volatility, stablecoins offer nearly instant transactions with minimal price fluctuations.

與比特幣的確認時間相對較慢，而波動性高的比特幣則提供了幾乎即時的交易，價格波動最少。

This has made them a preferred tool for laundering large sums through cross-chain bridges, mixers, and decentralized platforms, allowing criminals to rapidly shift funds and evade detection.

這使它們成為通過跨鏈橋，混合器和分散平台洗錢的首選工具，使罪犯能夠快速轉移資金並逃避檢測。

Major stablecoin issuers, such as Tether, have been attempting to crackdown on illicit activity by freezing wallets linked to cybercrime.

諸如Tether之類的主要穩定發行人一直在試圖通過凍結與網絡犯罪相關的錢包來鎮壓非法活動。

However, criminals have quickly adapted, turning to alternative stablecoins, privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero, self-custodial wallets, and DeFi-based laundering schemes.

但是，罪犯迅速適應，轉向替代性穩定，以隱私為重點的加密貨幣，例如Monero，自我監測的錢包和基於Defi的洗錢計劃。

As institutions and governments become more involved in the crypto sphere, the potential for large-scale fraud is also increasing.

隨著機構和政府越來越多地參與加密領域，大規模欺詐的潛力也在增加。

In a recent case, crypto firm CLS Global pleaded guilty to charges of engaging in a huge wash trading scheme with a new token that the FBI had created as part of a sting operation.

在最近的一個案例中，加密公司CLS Global對聯邦調查局（FBI）作為刺痛行動的一部分創建的新代幣進行巨大的Wash交易計劃表示認罪。

The goal was to induce Chinese investors into fraudulent investment schemes.

目的是使中國投資者制定欺詐性投資計劃。

The stign operation, codenamed "Operation Outfollw," spanned three years and involved the creation of a fictitious crypto firm named "Apex," complete with a website, office space, and a small workforce.

席位操作，代號為“ Outfollw”，跨越了三年，並涉及創建一個名為“ Apex”的虛擬加密公司，其中包括一個網站，辦公空間和一個小型勞動力。

Its aim was to deceive Chinese investors with promises of high returns from investing in a new token called "ApexCoin," which would be used for payments at a chain of U.S. restaurants.

它的目的是欺騙中國投資者，承諾投資一個名為“ Apexcoin”的新代幣，這將用於在美國餐館連鎖店的付款中。

However, Apex was a facade, and the token was a figment of the FBI's imagination, designed to lure unsuspecting victims.

但是，Apex是一個立面，令牌是FBI想像力的虛構，旨在引誘毫無戒心的受害者。

The narrative fabricators at the agency went to great lengths to craft a believable backstory for Apex, complete with a history of involvement in the cryptocurrency industry and a vision for the future of digital finance.

該機構的敘事製造商竭盡全力為頂點製作一個可信的背景故事，並具有參與加密貨幣行業的歷史，以及對數字融資未來的願景。

They even fabricated a tale of how Apex had been developing its own blockchain technology since 2015 and had already launched several successful tokens.

他們甚至為Apex以來如何開發自己的區塊鏈技術製作了一個故事，並且已經推出了幾個成功的令牌。

To further enhance the scam, the FBI enlisted the assistance of a cryptocurrency exchange, which created a dedicated trading pair for ApexCoin and executed trades to manipulate the token's price and volume.

為了進一步增強騙局，聯邦調查局獲得了加密貨幣交易所的協助，該交易所為Apexcoin創建了專門的交易對，並執行了操縱令牌的價格和數量的交易。

The goal was to create the illusion of substantial trading activity and investor interest in the token.

目的是建立大量交易活動和投資者對代幣的興趣的幻想。

In 2021, the FBI reached out to CLS Global, a small crypto firm run by cryptocurrency enthusiast Charles Lee, to participate in the final stage of the sting operation.

2021年，聯邦調查局（FBI）與CLS Global取得了聯繫，這是一家由加密貨幣愛好者Charles Lee經營的小型加密貨幣公司，參加了刺痛行動的最後階段。

The FBI agents approached Lee with a proposition: they needed a crypto company to process funds on behalf of a Chinese client who was investing in Apex.

聯邦調查局特工以一個主張與李接觸：他們需要一家加密貨幣公司代表正在對Apex進行投資的中國客戶處理資金。

For its role, CLS Global would receive a 0.3% cut of the investment.

CLS Global將獲得0.3％的投資。

The total investment was $40 million, which meant that CLS Global stood to receive $120,000.

總投資為4000萬美元，這意味著CLS Global將獲得120,000美元。

Despite being warned by his own lawyer that the email correspondence with the FBI could be used against him, Lee agreed to cooperate.

儘管他自己的律師警告說，與聯邦調查局的電子郵件通信可以對他使用，但李同意合作。

On March 10, 2023, in a Boston court, crypto firm CLS Global pleaded guilty to a single count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with a large-scale cryptocurrency fraud.

2023年3月10日，在波士頓法院，加密貨幣公司CLS Global認罪，一項陰謀罪與大規模的加密貨幣欺詐有關。

The goal was to defraud Chinese investors.

目標是欺騙中國投資者。

The company also agreed to pay $294,344 in restitution to the victims of the fraud.

該公司還同意向欺詐受害者支付294,344美元的賠償。

The case is still ongoing, and it remains to be seen what penalties will be imposed on those involved.

該案仍在進行中，還有待觀察，將對所涉及的人施加哪些處罰。

However, the case serves as a stark warning about the growing threat of cryptocurrency fraud and the lengths to which fraudsters will go to deceive their victims.

但是，此案對加密貨幣欺詐的威脅日益嚴重以及欺詐者將欺騙受害者的長度進行了嚴格的警告。

It is also a reminder of the importance of being aware of the common types of cryptocurrency fraud and taking steps to protect oneself from becoming a victim.

這也提醒人們意識到加密貨幣欺詐的常見類型並採取措施保護自己免於成為受害者的重要性。

Some of the most common types of cryptocurrency fraud include:

一些最常見的加密貨幣欺詐類型包括：

* Phishing scams

*網絡釣魚騙局

* Romance scams

*浪漫史上的騙局

* Investment scams

*投資騙局

* Airdrop scams

*氣流騙局

* Email scams

*電子郵件騙局

* Counterfeit cryptocurrency

*假冒加密貨幣

* Cryptocurrency exchange scams

*加密貨幣交換騙局

* Cryptocurrency mining scams

*加密貨幣採礦騙局

If you think you may be a victim of cryptocurrency fraud, it is important to report it to the relevant authorities.

如果您認為自己可能是加密貨幣欺詐的受害者，那麼將其報告給相關當局很重要。

You can also contact the cryptocurrency exchange or platform where the fraud

您也可以聯繫欺詐的加密貨幣交換或平台