Crime
How the Dutch National Police Tricked Prolific Ransomware Strain Deadbolt Into Giving Up Victim Decryption Keys
The Deadbolt ransomware strain was tricked by Dutch National Police into giving up victim decryption keys, disrupting their ransomware activity.
24% of New Tokens Launched in 2022 Bear On-Chain Characteristics of Pump and Dump Schemes
Crypto pump and dump schemes have become common in the crypto world, making up 24% of new tokens launched in 2022.
Crypto Scam Revenue Dropped 46% in 2022, While Blockchain Analysis Finds Links Between What Appear to be Distinct Scams
Crypto scams remain the largest form of crypto-based crime but total cryptocurrency scam revenue fell significantly in 2022, a 46% drop compared to last year.
The U.S. and U.K. Sanction Members of Russia-Based Trickbot Cybercrime Gang
The United States and the United Kingdom sanctioned seven individuals associated with the Russia-based cybercrime gang Trickbot.
How Darknet Markets and Fraud Shops Fought for Users In the Wake of Hydra’s Collapse
Learn how darknet markets fought for users in the wake of Hydra's collapse and how 2022 saw revenue decline for darknet markets and crypto fraud shops.
Challenges and Opportunities in Cryptocurrency Sanctions Compliance and How Blockchain Analysis Can Help
Chainalysis found illicit activity in crypto reached a high in 2022. One factor is economic sanctions. Learn how blockchain analysis helps.
2022 Biggest Year Ever For Crypto Hacking with $3.8 Billion Stolen, Primarily from DeFi Protocols and by North Korea-linked Attackers
Crypto hacking had its biggest year ever in 2022 with $3.8 billion stolen primarily from DeFi protocols and largely conducted by North Korean-linked hackers.
DOJ and Europol Announce Disruption of Hive Ransomware
DOJ and Europol announce disruption of Hive Ransomware strain after a joint law enforcement action to seize Hive’s servers.
Crypto Money Laundering: Four Exchange Deposit Addresses Received Over $1 Billion in Illicit Funds in 2022
Did you know four exchange deposit addresses received over $1 billion in illicit funds in 2022? Read more about money laundering in crypto.
The Blockchain Bandit is On the Move: Wallet of Prolific Crypto Thief Moves Funds for First Time in Six Years
The Blockchain Bandit moves funds for the first time in six years. Learn how this crypto thief used “Ethercombing” to steal crypto.
Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay
As per Chainalysis's 2023 crypto crime report, ransomware revenue is down as more victims refuse to pay. Read more about general ransomware trends here.
U.S. Authorities Move Against High-Risk Exchange Bitzlato for Providing Money Laundering Services to Ransomware Attackers and Other Russia-based Criminals
Bitzlato exchange shut down by US authorities in a crackdown on money laundering and crypto crime. Learn about the takedown
2023 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Cryptocurrency Volumes Reach All-Time Highs Amid Surge in Sanctions Designations and Hacking
2022 was a tumultuous year for crypto, with many firms collapsing, amid allegations of fraud. Learn more about crypto-based crime here.
How 2022’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Sanctions Designations Affected Crypto Crime
We look at how OFAC’s cryptocurrency sanctions strategy has evolved over time, examine the types of entities sanctioned so far, and analyze the impact.
Crypto Crime Has Hit Main Street. Here’s How Local Law Enforcement Can Take Action.
Debunking the misconception that tackling cryptocurrency-based crime is solely in the domain of large national-level law enforcement agencies
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