Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming
Chinese peptide sellers, fueled by cryptocurrency, have generated over $100 million in sales, according to Chainalysis. Some of these labs previously supplied fentanyl precursors but have shifted to peptides to capitalize on social media trends and evade law enforcement. Meanwhile, Meta's AI-powered account support system has been exploited by hackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. AI
IMPACT Highlights how AI systems can be exploited for illicit activities and how market shifts can be tracked by AI-powered analysis tools.