[Report: Illegal Crypto Flows to Reach $158 Billion by 2025, AI-Driven Scams Growing at an Annual Rate of 500%] According to a report by TRM Labs, as reported by Jinse Finance, artificial intelligence is profoundly reshaping the landscape of digital financial transactions. By 2025, illegal cryptocurrency flows are expected to reach $158 billion, with AI-driven scams growing at an annual rate of approximately 500%. The report highlights that autonomous AI agents significantly reduce the time required for money laundering and cross-chain asset transfers. By automating fund splitting, selecting optimal bridging paths, and executing exchanges on decentralized platforms, these agents can obscure fund trails within seconds. Overall, 150 hacking incidents in 2025 are projected to result in a total loss of $2.87 billion. Among these, in a $1.46 billion theft at a major exchange, the speed at which the funds were dispersed played a critical role in the final outcome.