Crime
[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.
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
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.
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.
North Korean Hackers Have Prolific Year as Their Unlaundered Cryptocurrency Holdings Reach All-time High
Launching at least 7 attacks on crypto platforms and extracting nearly $400 million of digital assets, North Korean cyber criminals had a banner year in 2021.
Crypto Crime Trends for 2022: Illicit Transaction Activity Reaches All-Time High in Value, All-Time Low in Share of All Cryptocurrency Activity
Did you know Cryptocurrency-based crime hit a high in 2021, with illicit addresses receiving $14 bn? Read a preview of the Chainalysis 2022 Crypto Crime Report.
The Biggest Threat to Trust in Cryptocurrency: Rug Pulls Put 2021 Cryptocurrency Scam Revenue Close to All-time Highs
Crypto scams were once again the largest form of crypto crime, with over $7.7 billion worth of cryptocurrency taken from victims worldwide.
P2P Cryptocurrency Exchange Chatex and Two Russian Nationals Indicted and Sanctioned for Roles in Ransomware Operations
P2P Cryptocurrency exchanges Chatex and two Russian nationals were recently indicted, arrested, and sanctioned for roles in ransomware operations. Read now.
Everything You Need to Know About OFAC’s New Sanctions Guidance for Cryptocurrency Businesses
Did you hear about the OFAC’s new sanctions guidance for Cryptocurrency businesses? Get all the details here- click this link for more information.
North America: DeFi Drives Growth in World’s Second-biggest Cryptocurrency Market But Ransomware Is Cause For Concern
DeFi drives growth in the world’s second-biggest cryptocurrency market but ransomware is cause for concern in North America
Eastern Europe’s Crypto Crime Landscape: Scams Dominate, Plus Significant Ransomware Activity
Eastern Europe's crypto crime landscape shows that scams dominate and there is also significant ransomware activity. Learn more.
OFAC Highlights the Importance of Ransomware Prevention & Reporting in Latest Advisory
Read the advisory released by OFAC that highlights the importance of ransomware prevention and reporting in the latest advisory. Click this for more.
Chainalysis in Action: OFAC Sanctions Russian Cryptocurrency OTC Suex that Received Over $160 million from Ransomware Attackers, Scammers, and Darknet Markets
Did you know that the Chainalysis tool helped investigations with OFAC Sanctions for Russian Cryptocurrency OTC Suex that got over $160 mn from scammers?
Applying Counterterrorism Strategies to Ransomware
Ransomware is a growing trend when it comes terrorism. Learn how counterterroism strategies are being applied to ransomware.
3 Things Law Enforcement Agencies Need to Know About Cryptocurrency
"With the changing financial landscape, what are the 3 things law enforcement agencies need to know about cryptocurrency and adapt to? Check them here."
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