Crime
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
[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.
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