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In a dramatic shift in cryptocurrency fraud, cybercriminals are increasingly turning away from long-established Ponzi schemes to faster and more destructive methods such as pig butchering.&nbsp; 
This emerging trend, published in Chainalysis’ recent mid-year update, confirms that the lifespan of crypto scams has shrunk dramatically—from an average of 271 days in 2020 to just 42 days in 2024 in. 
Pig butchering, a technique where scammers cultivate fake online relationships before enticing victims into fraudulent crypto investments, has surged in prevalence. This change reflects a broader strategy shift among scammers, driven by enhanced law enforcement efforts and tighter controls by stablecoin issuers. 
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Eric Jardine, Chainalysis’ cybercrimes research lead, emphasized the impact of these interventions: “The decline in scam lifespan is a testament to the effectiveness of law enforcement efforts. These interventions have forced scammers into more rapidly turning over their infrastructure, making them harder to track on-chain. till, harder to track and shutdown does not mean impossible and the record of law enforcement interventions and asset recovery is encouraging.” 
The Chainalysis <a href="https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/2024-crypto-crime-mid-year-update-part-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">report</a>, released on August 29, notes a significant 43% of scam inflows this year have targeted newly activated wallets, suggesting a rise in fresh scams. This shift away from broad Ponzi schemes towards more targeted pig butchering operations underscores the evolving tactics of crypto fraudsters. 
One notable example is Myanmar’s KK Park, a major pig butchering hub that has already amassed over $100 million in illicit gains this year. Scammers are also turning to seasoned social media profiles, purchasing them from Chinese services to bolster their schemes. 
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Scammers ditch Ponzi Schemes for Pig Butchering: Chainalysis

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