Chainalysis has reported an 85% increase in cryptocurrency transactions associated with human trafficking networks in 2025, with volumes reaching hundreds of millions of dollars. The report identifies Southeast Asia as a central hub for these activities, which are linked to scam compounds, online casinos, and Chinese-language money-laundering networks. The study highlights the use of stablecoins for cross-border payments in illicit services, including international escort services and prostitution networks. The report emphasizes blockchain's transparency as a tool for law enforcement, enabling the identification of transaction patterns and chokepoints. Chainalysis cites successful enforcement actions, such as the dismantling of a child exploitation platform in Germany, as examples of blockchain's utility in tracing criminal networks. The findings call for enhanced monitoring by compliance teams and underscore the importance of on-chain analytics in combating illicit finance while maintaining legitimate innovation in the crypto space.