{"id":1206,"date":"2022-01-18T04:12:05","date_gmt":"2022-01-18T04:12:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2022-01-18T04:12:05","modified_gmt":"2022-01-18T04:12:05","slug":"business-advisory-firm-expects-criminal-cryptocurrency-transactions-to-fall-by-30-by-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cryptoheretostay.com\/?p=1206","title":{"rendered":"Business Advisory Firm Expects Criminal Cryptocurrency Transactions to Fall by 30% by 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\namzn_assoc_placement = \"adunit0\";\r\namzn_assoc_tracking_id = \"totafreearti-20\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_mode = \"search\";\r\namzn_assoc_ad_type = \"smart\";\r\namzn_assoc_marketplace = \"amazon\";\r\namzn_assoc_region = \"US\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = \"crypto\";\r\namzn_assoc_default_category = \"All\";\r\namzn_assoc_search_bar = \"false\";\r\namzn_assoc_title = \"\";\r\namzn_assoc_rows =\"1\";\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"\/\/z-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/onejs?MarketPlace=US\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><strong>Gartner, an advisory firm, has predicted that criminal cryptocurrency transactions or transfers will fall by 30% by 2024. The firm says factors such as the transparency of the blockchain, as well as the democratization of fraud prevention tools, will contribute to this decline in such transactions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Blockchain Transparency<\/h2>\n<p>Despite the surge in the value of crypto-related crimes recorded in the past year, Gartner, a business advisory firm, predicts that \u201csuccessful cryptocurrency thefts and ransomware payments will drop by 30%\u201d in two years\u2019 time. According to Gartner, such a drop will stem from \u201ccriminals\u2019 inability to move and spend funds off-blockchain networks.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In an article published on the firm\u2019s blog, Gartner explains that this prediction is predicated on four main factors and one of such factors is the transparency of blockchains which renders them less than ideal for bad actors. In explaining why such transparency is key, the blog post states:<\/p>\n<p>Contrary to popular lore, cryptocurrencies are not a haven for anonymous criminals. In fact, armed with smart analytics, it\u2019s easier to follow money trails on blockchains than it is on legacy payment networks, however a circuitous route they may take.<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate this point, the article refers to the 23 blockchains which it says \u201cmake up approximately 99% of all blockchains\u2019 market cap.\u201d According to Gartner, it is easier to integrate the so-called anti-blockchain-fraud systems with the 23 blockchains than with thousands of enterprise systems and payment networks.<\/p>\n<p>Although the turning of blockchain metadata into useful information might prove challenging, the advisory firm\u2019s article concludes that when this is done properly it gives those going after criminals the ability to flag suspect payments and addresses.<\/p>\n<h2>Democratization of Fraud Prevention Tools<\/h2>\n<p>Another factor, which according to the Gartner blog article will contribute to the decline in crypto crimes, is the democratization of fraud prevention tools that are currently being used by blockchain intelligence firms.<\/p>\n<p>Increasing anti-ransomware measures imposed by governments, as well as the fact that most blockchain-related transactions go through regulated virtual asset service providers (VASPs), means criminals will increasingly favor moving ill-gotten funds through opaque legacy payment networks than via the blockchain.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are your thoughts on this story? Tell us what you think in the comments section below. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Terence Zimwara <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__body__author__info__about\">\nTerence Zimwara is a Zimbabwe award-winning journalist, author and writer. He has written extensively about the economic troubles of some African countries as well as how digital currencies can provide Africans with an escape route.<\/p>\n<p><i class=\"td-icon-font td-icon-linkedin\"\/><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"td-icon-font td-icon-twitter\"\/><\/p>\n<p><i class=\"td-icon-font td-icon-telegram\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"images_credits\"><em>Image Credits: Shutterstock, Pixabay, Wiki Commons<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Disclaimer<\/strong>: This article is for informational purposes only. It is not a direct offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or a recommendation or endorsement of any products, services, or companies. Bitcoin.com does not provide investment, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Neither the company nor the author is responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with the use of or reliance on any content, goods or services mentioned in this article.<\/p>\n<p>More Popular NewsIn Case You Missed It<\/p>\n<p class=\"icymi_title\">Near Foundation Raises $150 Million to Bolster Web3 Adoption<\/p>\n<p class=\"icymi_excerpt\">On Thursday, the Near Foundation announced the project has raised $150 million from strategic investors such as Three-Arrows Capital, a16z, Mechanism Capital, Dragonfly Capital, and Circle Ventures. 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The firm says factors such as the transparency of the blockchain, as well as the democratization of fraud prevention tools, will contribute to this decline in such transactions. 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