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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Combatting Trafficking With Blockchain Analysis

Law enforcement agencies are turning to blockchain analysis as another tool to combat human trafficking and related crimes. Learn more from Chainalysis.

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Introducing Cross-Chain Investigations in Reactor: Enhancing Crypto Tracing

Chainalysis introduces Cross-Chain Investigations to Reactor, providing the best way to trace cryptocurrency cross-chain transfers across blockchains.

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Criminal Whales Hold over $25 Billion in Cryptocurrency From Multitude of Illicit Sources

In the last year law enforcement has grown their ability to seize crypto from criminals holding over $25B in Crypto.

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Russian Cybercriminals Drive Significant Ransomware and Cryptocurrency-based Money Laundering Activity

Significant ransomware and crypto-based money laundering comes from Russian cybercriminals. Learn more from the 2022 Crypto Crime Report.

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As Ransomware Payments Continue to Grow, So Too Does Ransomware’s Role in Geopolitical Conflict

Along with ransomware payments, ransomware's role in geopolitical conflicts grows. Download the 2022 Crypto Crime Report to learn more.

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[UPDATED 1/30/23] Lessons from the Wormhole Exploit: Smart Contract Vulnerabilities Introduce Risk; Blockchains’ Transparency Makes It Hard for Bad Actors to Cash Out

The Wormhole hack was the second-largest DeFi protocol theft, making off with over $320 million in crypto. Learn what happened and why it matters.

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Crime and NFTs: Chainalysis Detects Significant Wash Trading and Some NFT Money Laundering In this Emerging Asset Class

Chainalysis detects significant wash trading and some NFT money laundering in this emerging asset class. Download the NFT Market Report

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DeFi Takes on Bigger Role in Money Laundering But Small Group of Centralized Services Still Dominate

DeFi has taken on a bigger role in money laundering but small groups of centralized services are still dominating. Explore more trends.

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Meet the Malware Families Helping Hackers Steal and Mine Millions in Cryptocurrency

Over the last few years, we’ve observed hackers using malware to steal smaller amounts of cryptocurrency from individual users.