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Crystal’s Data & Intelligence team made their predictions for how crypto crime, the blockchain industry and regulations will unfold during 2023.
Aimed at policymakers, investigators and compliance professionals looking to understand the crypto risk landscape in 2023, this reports reveals how we expect criminal activity to develop in response to enforcement actions, legislation, and other forms of disruption.
We will revisit this report throughout the year to see if our predictions are true and put right where we may get it wrong.
Localized fraud will rise with the increased adoption of crypto assets in new territories and regions.
We expect even more Darknet Marketplaces to appear.
As more Central Banked Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are launched, the chances of one such CBDC being hacked increases.
Sanctions will continue to have a limited impact on preventing illicit activity.
Blockchain analytics tools will be more openly challenged for the credibility and reliability of their data.
Ren will be forced to shut.
TRON supporting bridges will be more sought after.
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