Crime
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.
2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder
In part 1 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime update, we examine how illicit on-chain activity dropped 20% YTD but stolen funds and ransomware are rising.
[REPORT PREVIEW] Malign Interference and Crypto: How Crypto Transaction Tracing Can Expose and Disrupt Malign Influence Efforts
Malign foreign state and non-state actors have used crypto to fund disinformation campaigns. Read our report preview on malign interference and crypto.
Introducing Chainalysis Operation Spincaster: An Ecosystem-Wide Initiative To Disrupt and Prevent Billions in Losses to Crypto Scams
Chainalysis introduces Operation Spincaster, an effort intended to disrupt and prevent crypto scams through public and private sector collaboration.
[REPORT PREVIEW] Money Laundering and Cryptocurrency: Trends and new techniques for detection and investigation
Crypto-based money laundering encompasses all types of crime. With the right tools, investigators can leverage blockchain to uncover and dismantle illicit activity on-chain and beyond.
OFAC Sanctions Individuals Linked to the Nordic Resistance Movement, which Accepted Crypto Donations to Fund Terrorist Activities
OFAC sanctioned the Nordic Resistance Movement for their involvement in violent extremism. Read to learn about their on-chain activities.
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