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Illicit Fund Flow

Definition

Illicit fund flow refers to the movement of money or digital assets obtained from illegal activities, such as money laundering, fraud, or sanctions evasion. In the cryptocurrency domain, this involves transactions on blockchain networks that are linked to criminal enterprises. Authorities and blockchain analytics firms actively monitor these flows to identify and mitigate financial crimes. This activity poses significant regulatory and reputational challenges for the digital asset industry. It undermines the integrity of financial systems.