Blockchain Technologies Face Scrutiny Over Illicit Activity Profitability

Concerns regarding blockchain technology’s profitability tied to illicit activities have gained prominence, with ZachXBT, a prominent blockchain analyst at Foresight News, calling for greater accountability. In a recent report, he accused teams within the industry of charging fees without actively mitigating illegal operations. ZachXBT pointed to Garden Finance as a prime example, highlighting its substantial profit from stolen funds between April and July 2025, which constituted over 75% of its total transactions. After witnessing this alarming trend, he chose to cease tracking fund transfers for the platform in July 2025.