The reported flow averaged about $44 million a day, with Nardello & Co's Chris Urben saying crypto enables discreet cross-border fund transfers as laundering methods shift rapidly.
Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in crypto in 2025, equal to roughly $44 million per day. Chris Urben, Managing Director at Nardello & Co, said the activity reflects a "rapid transition to crypto" because it "offers an efficient way to discreetly move funds across borders." The figures underscore how digital assets can be used to speed settlement and move value internationally, complicating anti-money laundering efforts.