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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Applying Counterterrorism Strategies to Ransomware

Ransomware is a growing trend when it comes terrorism. Learn how counterterroism strategies are being applied to ransomware.

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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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Poly Network Attacker Returning Funds After Pulling Off Biggest DeFi Theft Ever

Poly Network attacker is returning $612 million worth of cryptocurrency funds after pulling off the biggest DeFi theft ever. Learn more about it here.

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Israeli Government Seizes Cryptocurrency Addresses Associated with Hamas Donation Campaigns

Israel’s NBCTF recently seized cryptocurrency held by several wallets associated with donation campaigns carried out by Hamas. Learn more about this here.

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Ransomware 2021: Critical Mid-year Update [REPORT PREVIEW]

Ransomware exploded in 2020 and showed no signs of slowing down nearly 5 months into 2021. Learn more from our mid-year update on ransomware.

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U.S. Government Targets Russian Influence Operations with Cryptocurrency Nexus

U.S. Government Targets Russian Influence Operations with Cryptocurrency Nexus. Find out how blockchain analysis can reveal insights into their operations.

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15% of All Ransomware Payments Made in 2020 Carried a Risk of Sanctions Violations

As we explore in our 2021 Crypto Crime Report, 15% of All Ransomware Payments Made in 2020 Carried a Risk of Sanctions Violations.