According to ChainCatcher, research by the international NGO Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) shows that the use of cryptocurrency in criminal activities in the Western Balkans has expanded, involving money laundering, drug trafficking, and illegal mining. The annual cryptocurrency transaction volume in the Western Balkans reaches between $25 billion and $30 billion, with tens of millions of euros directly linked to criminal networks. Montenegro has become a key node for dark web transactions, while Albania and Serbia frequently utilize cryptocurrency to launder drug money. The region has recorded only three cases of cryptocurrency seizures, the most recent being the Albanian case from November 2024 to January 2025, which confiscated $10 million in crypto assets. Only Albania, Serbia, and Kosovo among the six countries have digital asset laws. The EU (Crypto Asset Market Regulation Bill) does not cover the Western Balkans, and there is insufficient cross-border tracking technology. GI-TOC analysts note the need to accelerate the adoption of FATF anti-money laundering standards, strengthen cooperation with Europol and Interpol, and deploy blockchain analysis tools to enhance law enforcement efficiency. The study warns that if the regulatory framework and law enforcement capabilities cannot be upgraded in sync, the cryptocurrency crime problem in the region will worsen.