Stablecoin trading volume is expected to reach $35 trillion by 2025, marking a nearly 20% increase, according to CoinDesk. Despite the growth, the share of illicit transactions is projected to remain below 0.5%. Currently, illicit entities have acquired $141 billion in stablecoins, with over half linked to the ruble-pegged A7A5 token. Stablecoins represent 86% of all illicit cryptocurrency flows, as sanctions-related networks like the A7 ecosystem develop into significant cross-border financial systems.