[TRM Labs: Illegal cryptocurrency transactions reached $158 billion last year, primarily driven by the Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5] According to Decrypt, a recent report released by TRM Labs shows that illegal cryptocurrency activity will reach a record $158 billion by 2025, a year-on-year increase of 145%. This surge is primarily driven by A7A5, a ruble stablecoin linked to Russia. TRM stated that the rise of A7A5 indicates that sanctioned countries are moving away from dollar-based payment systems and turning to specialized crypto tools.