The $100 Million Crypto “Looksmaxxing” Boom: How Chinese Cartel Suppliers Pivoted to the Gray-Market Peptide Ecosystem

From chainalysis.com

Over the past few years, a revolution in mainstream medicine has changed how people approach weight loss and physical enhancement. Most notably, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), the active compounds in popular drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy, has dominated public attention for its ability to transform body compositions. However, because these highly coveted injections are often prohibitively expensive, require prescriptions, and/or are unavailable due to global supply shortages, many everyday consumers have sought out alternative solutions. This demand has given rise to “gray market” peptides and a network of ... (full story)