📰 River reports criminals prefer stablecoins over Bitcoin as illicit crypto use shifts dramatically
🗓️ May 31 2026 20:47 UTC - Editorial Team
Chainalysis data shows stablecoins now account for 84% of illicit crypto transaction volume, while Bitcoin's share dropped to 7%. Here's what it means.
➤ Criminals are increasingly favoring stablecoins (84% of illicit volume) over Bitcoin (7%) for illicit activities due to their price stability.
➤ This shift weakens arguments for restrictive Bitcoin regulation but places stablecoin issuers under intense regulatory scrutiny regarding compliance and accountability.
➤ The competitive landscape for stablecoins may favor issuers demonstrating robust cooperation with law enforcement as regulatory frameworks evolve.
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