11:44 - 20.02.2026

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February 20, Fineko/abc.az. Most of the illegal transactions with cryptocurrencies relate to financial crimes, primarily circumvention of sanctions and money laundering.

ABC.AZ informs that according to the study, 86% of such operations account for sanctioned transactions with the use of wallets, exchanges and payment platforms that are under restrictions. The special role is played by stablecoins, which are used both for settlements and for money laundering through affiliated networks, including structures associated with the Garantex and Grinex exchanges.

Experts note that stablecoins dominate operations related to illegal services and human trafficking, and are also actively used at the stage of money laundering.