Guidepost Solutions Highlights New Crypto Fraud Trends and Compliance Gaps
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
- Evolving Fraud Patterns: Social engineering scams, particularly pig-butchering schemes, have become prevalent in crypto fraud, leading to an increasing number of victims, especially among users who are not vigilant about digital assets.
- Compliance Gap Warning: Talamantez highlights significant gaps in KYC/AML and transaction monitoring among many firms, which could lead to regulatory risks in light of the upcoming stablecoin regulations set for 2026.
- Asset Tracing Challenges: Tracing illicit funds requires a variety of tools and methodologies, particularly across decentralized exchanges and asset swapping platforms, necessitating investigators to adaptively use different analytical tools for effective tracking.
- Cross-Border Investigation Complexity: The global nature of crypto fraud presents significant challenges for investigations and asset recovery, as traditional legal processes often fail to meet the fast-paced digital asset environment, underscoring the importance of collaboration between public and private sectors.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
