Criminals use more efficiency cryptocurrencies than by anonymity, says Chainysis

According to Chainysis, Many criminals choose to use cryptocurrencies for the speed to move capitals, and have the false belief that these transactions are completely anonymous. Any operation that is not hidden on purpose is perfectly traceable in networks Blockchain.

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• The forces of the order are freezing illicit funds thanks to common errors of criminals.
• The use of crypto by Mexican cartels seeks speed to make payments, not anonymity.
• Operations leave clear traces due to lack of privacy tools.
• Authorities have managed to freeze funds and map cross -border criminal networks

The use of cryptocurrencies by organized crime has become a strategic tool, not because of the supposed anonymity it offers, but because of its efficiency and speed. This is revealed by a new report of Chainysiswhich contradicts the popular narrative about the difficulty in tracking transactions into Blockchain.

According to the investigation, reviewed by Cryptopolitan, Criminal organizations such as Mexican cartels have begun to use cryptocurrencies not because they are impossible to track, but because they allow cross -border payments without the limitations of the traditional banking system. This dynamic has allowed them to send money quickly to suppliers, for example, for the acquisition of chemical elements in China for fentanyl production.

More efficiency than anonymity

Although many criminals believe that cryptocurrencies guarantee anonymity, Chainysis Clarifies that this is a myth. Any transaction that is not intentionally hidden ends up being public and traceable in Blockchain. This misunderstanding has led to an unsuspecting adoption by criminal networks, who in many cases do not use advanced privacy tools such as mixers or currencies such as Monero.

Unlike cybernetic groups sponsored by states, such as North Korean hackers, which do use sophisticated methods to hide their traces, traditional organized crime networks usually operate with widely available cryptocurrencies as Bitcoin or Stablecoins, without worrying about covering up their operations.

This behavior has facilitated the authorities to identify their movements, especially when they use centralized exchanges (CEX) that are subject to regulations of Kyc and AML.

One of the most relevant opportunities that this has provided to the authorities is the possibility of freezing funds linked to crime. When using regulated platforms, criminals are exposed to their assets being blocked. An outstanding example was the case of the co -founder of Ledger, who was kidnapped; Order forces managed to track and freeze almost all rescue paid in cryptocurrencies.

This type of successful interventions are possible thanks to the transparent and immutable nature of the networks Blockchain public Each transaction leaves a fingerprint that can be followed by researchers with the right tools, even internationally, with support of authorities.

The current problem is that many agencies still lack the necessary training to perform analysis Blockchain advanced This slows its capacity to respond to criminal networks that, although not techniques today, could become more sophisticated in the near future.

Training and urgent action

The report of Chainysis underlines the importance of appropriate training in analysis Blockchain For police bodies. The ability to track funds in real time not only helps identify crimes, but also to prevent them from climbing. The domain of these technologies could allow the authorities to act proactively instead of reacting to crimes already committed.

In addition, a greater knowledge of these tools would facilitate international collaboration in complex cases. The global nature of cryptocurrencies requires coordinated responses between countries, something that will only be possible if all relevant actors understand the technical functioning of these assets.

For now, the lack of sophistication among many criminal groups has turned out to be an advantage for the authorities. But that window could be closed soon if quick measures are not taken.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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