Crime
The Venus Protocol Incident: How Hexagate and a Community Stopped a Hack and Enabled a Swift Recovery
Hexagate’s alerts and the Venus Protocol community’s swift action protected $13M, froze $3M from attackers, and set a new bar for real-time DeFi security.
Seoul Police Crack International Hacking Ring with Chainalysis Solutions
The Seoul Police dismantled one of the most sophisticated recent cybercrime operations, uncovering the theft of 39 billion won.
OFAC Sanctions Chinese Chemical Company and Its Associates in Synthetic Opioid Crackdown
OFAC sanctions Chinese chemical company and Bitcoin address in synthetic opioid trafficking crackdown.
APAC-based Law Enforcement Freezes $47 Million in Pig Butchering Funds Following Collaboration Among Chainalysis, OKX, Tether, and Binance
This successful investigation involved a collaboration between Chainalysis, OKX, Binance, and Tether.
OFAC Sanctions Fraud Network Funding DPRK Weapons Programs
OFAC Sanctions Fraud IT worker Network Funding DPRK Weapons Programs North Korea Crypto Crime Chainalysis Blockchain Analysis
Legislated Sanctions Evasion: How the Garantex Rebrand, Grinex, and the Ruble-Backed Token, A7A5 Have Shaped Russia’s Shadow Crypto Economy
OFAC sanctions Grinex and entities behind A7A5, a Russian ruble-backed token that has processed $51B in volume and shows strong ties to Garantex.
The US and Canada Join Forces to Combat Scams, Seizing Millions in Crypto
Chainalysis joins forces law enforcement to combat crypto scams, helping seize stolen assets through Project Atlas and Operation Avalanche.
Following the Bitcoin Trail: The IntelBroker Takedown
Learn how law enforcement agencies executed an international strike against BreachForum, one of the most significant platforms for trading stolen data.
2025 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update: Stolen Funds Surge as DPRK Sets New Records
Over $2.17 billion has been stolen in crypto so far in 2025, led by the $1.5 billion ByBit hack. Learn more in our 2025 Crypto Crime Mid-Year Update.
How Chainalysis Helped Uncover an NCA Officer’s Theft of Seized Bitcoin
Learn how Chainalysis data helped expose a UK officer's theft of seized Silk Road 2.0 bitcoin, revealing how crypto transparency defeats financial crime.
OFAC Sanctions Aeza Group for Hosting Global Bulletproof Service which Enabled Cybercriminals and Technology Theft, Includes Crypto Address in Designation
OFAC sanctioned Aeza Group for providing bulletproof hosting services that enabled cybercriminals to conduct ransomware attacks.
Nobitex, Sanctions, and The $90 Million Exploit: A Window into Iran’s Largest Crypto Exchange
Iranian cryptocurrency platform, Nobitex, was exploited, resulting in the loss of more than $90 million in assets spanning a range of cryptocurrencies.
Huione Carries On: Chinese-Language Platform’s Persistence Reveals the Complexity of On-chain Financial Crime Disruption
Despite Huione’s reported "shutdown" and the disappearance of its website and Telegram channels, our data shows continued activity.
OFAC Sanctions Funnull Technology Inc. for Supporting Pig Butchering Scams
OFAC sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based technology firm, for its roles in facilitating crypto pig butchering scams.
AI-Powered Crypto Scams: How Artificial Intelligence is Being Used for Fraud
Learn how AI-powered crypto scams are impacting the industry and how Chainalysis Alterya uses AI technology to fight scammers and stay ahead of fraud.
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