Crime
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.
Preventing DeFi Hack Events with Chainalysis Hexagate Using Pattern Recognition and Machine Learning
We look at trends in DeFi hack events that Chainalysis Hexagate identified as malicious before exploits occurred.
What the Huione Group Shutdown Signals About the Future of Crypto Scam Infrastructure
FinCEN’s action against Huione Group was a major milestone, but not the end of guarantee-based crypto crime. Here’s how the scam ecosystem is adapting.
Bridging the Gap: How Off-Chain and On-Chain Data Can Prevent Crypto Fraud
Linking off-chain/on-chain data helps prevent fraud by tracking criminals exploiting gaps between traditional payment platforms and blockchain platforms.
Operation Bonanza: Chainalysis Helps Spanish National Police Recover $21 Million in Crypto During Global Ponzi Scheme Investigation
How Chainalysis helped the Spanish National Police recover $21 million worth of crypto linked to a global Ponzi scheme that defrauded 50,000 victims.
OFAC Sanctions Iran-Backed Houthi Network for Facilitating Weapons Procurement from Russia via Cryptocurrency
We look at how the Houthis operate and review the on-chain exposure of the designated crypto addresses.
United States DOJ and FBI Seize Cryptocurrency in Major Disruption of Hamas Terrorist Financing Scheme
Details of the DOJ’s operation, the role of cryptocurrency in facilitating terrorist financing, and broader implications for counter-terrorism efforts.
What is Authorized Push Payment (APP) Fraud? Understanding Crypto-Related Scams & Prevention
Learn how authorized push payment (APP) fraud works, why crypto is a key target, and how Chainalysis Alterya helps detect and prevent fraud in real time.
Cryptocurrency’s Role in the Global Fentanyl Trade Offers Opportunities for Disruption
Cryptocurrency is increasingly exploited by fentanyl traffickers and vendors, but blockchain intelligence is also a powerful tool in the fight against the global opioid epidemic.
International Action Dismantles Notorious Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex
The U.S. Department of Justice, Germany, and Finland have dismantled Garantex, a Russian crypto exchange that facilitated laundering for the illicit crypto ecosystem.
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