Crime
OFAC Designates Iran-based Darknet Marketplace Administrator with 49 Cryptocurrency Addresses for Facilitating Fentanyl Sales
OFAC sanctioned the admin of Nemesis darknet marketplace. Uncover how crypto transactions fueled fentanyl sales and what this means for the darknet ecosystem.
Bybit Hack: Leveraging Transparency for Collaboration in the Wake of Record-Breaking Theft
We look at how the near-$1.5 billion Bybit exploit occurred, the attackers’ link to the DPRK, and how we are collaborating to help recover funds.
United States’ OFAC, United Kingdom’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT Jointly Sanction Zservers for Facilitating Ransomware Attacks
OFAC, Australia, and the U.K. sanctioned Russia-based Zservers for its role in supporting LockBit ransomware attacks. Read to learn more.
Chainalysis in Action: Landmark Case in U.S. Sets Precedent for Crypto-Centric Tax Fraud Investigations
Frank Richard Ahlgren III was sentenced to prison after IRS-CI special agents leveraged Chainalysis solutions to set a precedent for crypto tax fraud investigations.
2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and Professionalized
Get the latest on key 2025 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including stolen funds, scams, ransomware, and more.
Cryptocurrency in the War Zone: A Closer Look at Recent Events in Syria
The Assad regime has fallen due to an offensive led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This blog discusses geopolitical effects, HTS, and its crypto nexus.
NCA Disrupts Multi-Billion Dollar Russian Money Laundering Network, OFAC Sanctions Related Individuals and Entities
We explore the NCA’s disruption of a multi-billion dollar Russian money laundering network, which provided services to a wide range of illicit actors.
Crypto Money Laundering in Japan: Global Problem, Local Perspectives
Money laundering and scams remain a significant risk for Japanese crypto services, despite their generally low exposure to global illicit entities.
All Crime is Crypto Crime: Gurvais Grigg on How Blockchain Intelligence is Changing Law Enforcement
In conversation with Gurvais Grigg, ex-FBI and Chainalysis CTO, we discussed how how blockchain analysis can shift crime prevention from reactive to proactive.
Anatomy of an Address Poisoning Scam
An address poisoning victim nearly lost $68 million in wrapped bitcoin. We uncovered over 82,000 crypto addresses linked to this campaign.
OFAC Designates Russia-Based Cybercrime Syndicate, Evil Corp, in Joint Effort with UK’s FCDO and Australia’s DFAT
OFAC, UK’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT designated members of Evil Corp, a Russia-based cybercrime syndicate responsible for Dridex malware.
OFAC Designates Russian Exchange Cryptex, FinCEN names PM2BTC
We explore on-chain activities of Cryptex and UAPS, their role in the cybercriminal ecosystem, and how law enforcement’s actions signify a global crackdown on fraudulent services.
In Large Operation, German Law Enforcement Seizes Servers of 47 Russia-centric No KYC Exchanges
We explore the disruption by German law enforcement of 47 Russia-centric no-KYC exchanges, their nexus to sanctioned Russian banks, and the disruption’s implications.
2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2: China-based CSAM and Cybercrime Networks On The Rise, Pig Butchering Scams Remain Lucrative
In part 2 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Update, we explore on-chain activity related to CSAM and the latest crypto scam trends like pig butchering.
OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine Invasion
OFAC imposed additional sanctions to disrupt Russia's military supply chain, including KB Vostok, a Russian UAV developer with ties the invasion of Ukraine.
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