Elliptic Integrates with Stellar: Combating $4B+ in Illicit Cross-Chain Flows
Elliptic’s Stark Warning: $4B+ in Illicit Crypto Since 2020
Elliptic, a leading blockchain analytics firm, has revealed over $4 billion in illicit cryptocurrency flows via cross-chain technologies since 2020. This includes money laundering, sanctions evasion, and terrorist financing. Cross-chain bridges and mixers enable criminals to obscure trails. As Elliptic’s 2025 report states, “Fragmented networks amplify risks.” For beginners, illicit flows are dirty money moving through crypto. Bridges link chains like Ethereum to Solana. They hide origins. Total volume? $15 trillion on-chain in 2024. Illicit share? Under 1%. Yet, it erodes trust. Regulators demand action. Elliptic’s tools trace 99% of flows.
Stellar’s Proactive Step: Partnering with Elliptic for Oversight
Stellar ($XLM) fights back. It integrated Elliptic in April 2020. This adds institutional-grade monitoring. Elliptic screens XLM transactions and wallets. It detects fraud and laundering. As Denelle Dixon, SDF CEO, said then, “Elliptic sets global standards for preventing crime.” Now, in 2025, this partnership deepens. Elliptic’s software flags risks. It supports AML and KYC. For Stellar’s $4.2B quarterly volumes, oversight is key. RWAs like BENJI ($849M) need it. As PRNewswire reports, Elliptic links XLM accounts to entities. Thus, institutions gain confidence. Users get safer networks.
How Elliptic Works on Stellar: Tracing and Preventing Risks
Elliptic’s tools monitor in real-time. They analyze billions monthly. Dark web scans identify patterns. Wallet screening flags suspicious activity. Specifically, it detects mixers and bridges. On Stellar, it integrates with built-in compliance. No extra cost for basics. As Crypto News Flash notes, “Stellar empowers businesses with transparency.” For remittances ($831B market), it cuts fraud. Aid Assist with UNHCR? Safer. As a result, adoption grows. Stellar’s TVL hit $639M in RWAs.
The Bigger Fight: Cross-Chain Risks and Stellar’s Edge
In addition, Elliptic’s $4B figure spotlights cross-chain dangers. Bridges like Wormhole lost $320M in hacks. Stellar avoids many. Its federated model builds trust. Fees? $0.00001. Speed? 5 seconds. Elliptic adds forensic power. As FinTecBuzz reports, “It identifies full illicit ranges.” For $XLM, it’s a tailwind. Volumes rose 27% QoQ. XLM traded at $0.34 in November 2025. Up 3%.
Stellar’s Horizon: Safer, Scalable Finance
In short, Elliptic’s integration fortifies Stellar. It combats illicit flows. Compliance builds trust. As Q4 2025 pilots launch, watch volumes climb. Platforms like Lumexo trade $XLM with low fees. Blockchain isn’t risky. It’s resilient.