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Chinese police AI algorithm tracks bitcoin money laundering with 90% accuracy

Researchers from China’s national police academy have developed an AI framework that can detect illicit cryptocurrency transactions with nearly 90 per cent overall accuracy, according to a recent study. Cryptocurrency transactions are growing rapidly, but their pseudonymous and cross-border nature can provide channels for money laundering and other illegal activities. In an article published in…

Chinese police AI algorithm tracks bitcoin money laundering with 90% accuracy

China's national police academy researchers have created an AI framework capable of detecting illicit cryptocurrency transactions with near 90 percent accuracy, according to a recent study. With the rise of cryptocurrency, its anonymity and international reach have made it a potential tool for money laundering, and regulatory authorities are seeking innovative ways to combat such illicit activities.

The study, published in the Chinese Journal of Intelligence, provides a solution that is both precise and adaptable, offering a promising technological approach for regulatory bodies to tackle financial crimes related to cryptocurrencies.

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