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Crypto-linked human trafficking payments surged 85% in 2025, Chainalysis report finds

Cryptocurrency use for transactions involving human trafficking surged 85% in 2025. According to a Feb. 13 Chainalysis report, which tracked cryptocurrency-facilitated human trafficking payments tied to escort services, labor recruiters connected to Southeast Asian scam compounds, and child sexual abuse…

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