Crypto transactions associated with human trafficking increased by 85% in 2025, according to a report by Chainalysis. The report highlights hundreds of millions of dollars in transactions linked to illicit activities such as escort services and child sexual abuse material. The growth is largely attributed to Southeast Asia's scam economy, where labor placement agents are coerced into cyber scams. The report also notes that cybercrime, including scams and illicit gambling, constitutes a significant portion of the region's GDP, with over 30% of Cambodia's GDP derived from such activities. The geopolitical tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have been exacerbated by the seizure of $300 million, including cryptocurrencies, from Cambodian elites involved in scam networks. This has led to increased military tensions along the Thai-Cambodia border, highlighting the impact of crypto-fraud on regional stability.