TRM 實驗室報告：在監管審查、詐騙和暗網毒品交易持續存在的情況下，非法加密貨幣活動有所下降

根據 TRM Labs 的報告，到 2023 年，加密生態系統中的非法資金總額減少了 9%，總計 350 億美元。儘管如此，詐騙和詐欺仍佔加密貨幣犯罪的三分之一，芬太尼銷售額下降了 150%，但供應商銷售額卻增加了 97%。 TRON 佔據非法加密貨幣交易量的 45%，其中 Tether (USDT) 佔據最大份額，達 193 億美元。監管壓力，特別是來自美國的監管壓力，被認為是非法活動減少的因素。

The Illicit Crypto Economy: A Deep Dive into the Underbelly of Digital Assets

非法加密經濟：深入探討數位資產的底層

Shrinking Footprint, Enduring Malice

足跡縮小，惡意持久

According to "The Illicit Crypto Economy" report published by blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs, the cryptocurrency ecosystem witnessed a 9% decline in illicit activity in 2023 compared to the previous year. Nonetheless, criminals still managed to launder nearly $35 billion in cryptocurrencies during the year, highlighting the enduring threat posed by nefarious actors within the digital asset space.

根據區塊鏈分析公司 TRM Labs 發布的《非法加密經濟》報告，2023 年加密貨幣生態系統的非法活動較前一年下降了 9%。儘管如此，犯罪分子在這一年中仍然設法洗掉了近 350 億美元的加密貨幣，這突顯了數位資產領域中不法分子所構成的持久威脅。

Regulatory Pressure: A Force for Good

監理壓力：一股向善的力量

The report attributes the decline in illicit activity partly to increased regulatory scrutiny. The United States, in particular, has significantly expanded its sanctions list, targeting entities and individuals linked to cryptocurrency-related crimes. This crackdown has had a notable impact on North Korean hackers, who saw their illicit proceeds drop by a significant 30% compared to 2022. Overall, the value of stolen cryptocurrencies plunged by more than 50%, from $3.7 billion in 2022 to $1.8 billion in 2023, underscoring the effectiveness of regulatory pressure in curbing illicit activity.

該報告將非法活動的減少部分歸因於監管審查的加強。尤其是美國，大幅擴大了製裁名單，針對與加密貨幣相關犯罪有關的實體和個人。這次打擊行動對北韓駭客產生了顯著影響，與2022 年相比，他們的非法收益大幅下降了30%。總體而言，被盜加密貨幣的價值暴跌了50% 以上，從2022 年的37億美元下降到2022 年的18 億美元。2023 年，強調監管壓力在遏制非法活動方面的有效性。

Scams and Frauds: A Persistent Scourge

詐騙與詐欺：持續的禍害

Despite the overall decline in illicit activity, scams and frauds remain a significant concern within the cryptocurrency ecosystem, accounting for nearly a third of all crypto crimes in 2023. This highlights the need for investors to exercise extreme caution when engaging with digital asset platforms and transactions.

儘管非法活動總體下降，但詐騙和詐欺仍然是加密貨幣生態系統中的一個重大問題，佔2023 年所有加密貨幣犯罪的近三分之一。這凸顯了投資者在參與數位資產平台和交易時需要極其謹慎。

Darknet Drug Trade: A Growing Threat

暗網毒品交易：日益嚴重的威脅

The report also sheds light on the growing illicit drug trade on darknet marketplaces, with sales increasing from $1.3 billion in 2022 to $1.6 billion in 2023. Notably, while the volume of fentanyl and its precursor materials witnessed a sharp 150% drop during the year, vendor sales surged by over 97% year-over-year, indicating a shift in market dynamics within the illicit drug trade.

該報告還揭示了暗網市場上日益增長的非法毒品交易，銷售額從2022 年的13 億美元增加到2023 年的16 億美元。值得注意的是，儘管芬太尼及其前驅材料的數量在這一年中急劇下降了150%，供應商銷售額年增 97% 以上，顯示非法毒品交易的市場動態發生了變化。

Blockchain Distribution: TRON Dominates

區塊鏈分佈：TRON 占主導地位

In terms of the distribution of illicit crypto volume across different blockchains, TRM Labs found that nearly half (45%) of all illicit activity occurred on the TRON blockchain in 2023, up from 41% in 2022. This dominance highlights the need for increased monitoring and enforcement efforts on TRON to combat illicit activity within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

就不同區塊鏈上非法加密貨幣量的分佈而言，TRM Labs 發現，2023 年，近一半(45%) 的非法活動發生在TRON 區塊鏈上，高於2022 年的41%。這種主導地位凸顯了加強監控的必要性TRON 上打擊加密貨幣生態系統內非法活動的執法工作。

Stablecoins: A Conduit for Illicit Funds

穩定幣：非法資金的管道

The report also underscores the role of stablecoins, particularly Tether (USDT), in facilitating illicit crypto transactions. With $19.3 billion in illicit volume, Tether accounted for the largest share of illegal activity, ahead of Ethereum (24%) and Bitcoin (18%). This finding emphasizes the need for greater regulatory oversight of stablecoins to mitigate their potential use in money laundering and other illicit activities.

該報告還強調了穩定幣，特別是 Tether (USDT) 在促進非法加密交易方面的作用。 Tether 的非法交易量達 193 億美元，在非法活動中所佔份額最大，領先以太坊（24%）和比特幣（18%）。這項發現強調需要加強對穩定幣的監管，以減少其在洗錢和其他非法活動中的潛在用途。

Conclusion

結論

The "Illicit Crypto Economy" report provides a comprehensive assessment of the evolving landscape of illicit activity within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. While regulatory efforts have made a dent in curbing certain types of illicit activity, scams and frauds remain a persistent threat. The report also highlights the growing role of darknet marketplaces and the dominance of TRON in facilitating illicit crypto transactions. As the cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to evolve, it is imperative for regulators and law enforcement agencies to remain vigilant in their efforts to combat illicit activity and protect investors from malicious actors.

《非法加密經濟》報告對加密貨幣生態系統內非法活動的演變進行了全面評估。儘管監管努力在遏制某些類型的非法活動方面取得了一定進展，但詐騙和詐欺仍然是一個持續存在的威脅。該報告還強調了暗網市場日益重要的作用以及 TRON 在促進非法加密交易方面的主導地位。隨著加密貨幣生態系統的不斷發展，監管機構和執法機構必須保持警惕，努力打擊非法活動並保護投資者免受惡意行為者的侵害。