Growth of Crypto-Funded Human Trafficking

A recent report indicates a worrying increase in the use of cryptocurrency to fund human trafficking. Conservative estimates reveal that in 2025, the use of digital currencies in activities related to the sale of people, both for prostitution and for scams, has almost doubled.

Transactions in Plain Sight

A particularly alarming aspect is that many of these illicit transactions occur openly, suggesting a lack of effectiveness in the control and tracking mechanisms of cryptocurrencies.

General Context

Human trafficking is a heinous crime that violates fundamental human rights. The use of cryptocurrencies to finance these activities makes it even more difficult to combat this phenomenon, due to the decentralized and often anonymous nature of the transactions.