Crime
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
Ethereum Merge Scams: How Scammers Took Advantage of The Ethereum Merge to Make Millions
Learn how scammers made millions of dollars from Ethereum Merge scams. We examine this trend and look at who was most impacted by Merge scams.
$30 Million Seized: How the Cryptocurrency Community Is Making It Difficult for North Korean Hackers To Profit
More than $30M worth of the crypto stolen by North Korean-linked hackers has been seized. Here's how Chainalysis tracked down the funds.
Mid-year Crypto Crime Update: Illicit Activity Falls With Rest of Market, With Some Notable Exceptions
2022 has been a tumultuous year for cryptocurrency markets, with significant price declines across all currencies in May and June.
Chainalysis Takes the Stand: How Expert Testimony Helped Convict the Creator of Two Fraudulent ICOs
On July 21, 2022, Ryan Felton pleaded guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. Here’s how Chainalysis testimony helped secure his guilty plea.
Vulnerabilities in Cross-chain Bridge Protocols Emerge as Top Security Risk
We estimate $2 billion in crypto has been stolen in 13 cross-chain bridge hacks so far in 2022. Learn about cross-chain bridge protocol vulnerabilities.
Blockchain Analysis for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies: A Primer
Cryptocurrency addresses received $14 billion worth of illicit funds in 2021, and the threats behind those addresses were more varied than ever.
Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume
Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals and one of the most important types of crypto services for compliance professionals to understand.
SSNDOB Shutdown: DOJ Announces Closure of Darknet Market Selling Social Security Numbers and Other Personally Identifiable Information
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the shutdown of SSNDOB, a marketplace that sold personally identifiable information (PII) of victims around the world.
Theft, Money Laundering, and NFT Market Manipulation Underline Importance of Safety and Compliance in Web3
Safety and compliance are important aspects in Web3 especially due to theft, money laundering, and NFT market manipulation. Learn more now.
Hackers Are Stealing More Cryptocurrency From DeFi Platforms Than Ever Before
The first three months of 2022 have seen more and bigger DeFi hacks than ever before. Attackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto in Q1.
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