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Examining the Impact of Ransomware Disruptions: Qakbot, LockBit, and BlackCat
A historic surge of ransomware incidents and payment totals in 2023 was not without resistance, as significant actions were taken…
Case Study: Tracking On-Chain Activities of Suspected FTC Impersonators
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a press release, warning consumers of scammers impersonating FTC staff members in attempts…
Navigating Complex Crypto and DeFi Taxes: Podcast Ep. 102
Episode 102 of the Public Key podcast is here! It’s that time of year in the USA where the trees…
What FATF’s Report on Recommendation 15 Means for Regulators & Private Sector
On March 28, 2024, the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog, Financial Action Task Force (FATF), published a table…
Uncovering the World of Seized Digital Assets: Podcast Ep. 96
Episode 96 of the Public Key podcast is here! From Silk Road investigations to assisting countries create their Asset Forfeiture…
The On-chain Footprint of Southeast Asia’s ‘Pig Butchering’ Compounds: Human Trafficking, Ransoms, and Hundreds of Millions Scammed
Romance scams, also known as “pig butchering scams” for the way bad actors say they “fatten up” their victims to…
Everything You Need To Know About Stablecoin Regulation Podcast Ep. 95
Episode 95 of the Public Key podcast is here! Stablecoin regulations have been slowly popping up around the world. In…
Ransomware Payments Exceed $1 Billion in 2023, Hitting Record High After 2022 Decline
In 2023, ransomware actors intensified their operations, targeting high-profile institutions and critical infrastructure, including hospitals, schools, and government agencies. Major…
Stopping Pig Butchering and Crypto Scam Epidemic Podcast Ep. 93
Episode 93 of the Public Key podcast is here! Investment schemes, pig butchering and romance scams are plaguing the crypto…
2024 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Activity Down as Scamming and Stolen Funds Fall, But Ransomware and Darknet Markets See Growth
2023 was a year of recovery for cryptocurrency, as the industry rebounded from the scandals, blowups, and price declines of…
Targeted Approval Phishing Scams See Explosive Growth Over Last Two Years, With At Least $374 Million Suspected Stolen in 2023
Approval phishing is a scamming tactic that has existed for many years. But whereas approval phishing scammers have historically targeted…
U.S. Sanctions Crypto Mixer Sinbad.io for Role in North Korean Laundering Activities
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced today that it has imposed sanctions on cryptocurrency mixer…
KPMG in Canada and Chainalysis team up to help organizations combat illicit crypto transactions
With the ongoing threat of crypto fraud and criminals growing more sophisticated every day, organizations need ever-powerful solutions to help…
What Is Blockchain Gaming?
While the concept of the blockchain was introduced over a decade ago, it took some time for blockchain gaming to…
New U.S. Regulations for Crypto Tax Reporting: Roger Brown Ep. 80
Episode 80 of the Public Key podcast is here and we are happy that you love the refreshed look. When…