Crime
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.
Understanding Crypto Drainers
An overview of crypto drainers. Learn about cryptocurrency drainers, their impact, Bitcoin’s first drainers, and how to avoid them.
How To Use Blockchain Intelligence To Investigate Crypto Crime
Learn how law enforcement agencies can leverage blockchain intelligence to investigate crypto crime and gain a strategic advantage.
Assessing Terrorism Financing On-chain is Crucial and Complex
The gravity of any funds contributing to terrorism, regardless of the amount, requires the utmost attention from the public and private sectors.
International Agencies Sanction Russian National Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, Leader of Cybercrime Group LockBit, for Developing and Distributing Ransomware
Read to learn about the on-chain activities of Russian national, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, the leader of ransomware company LockBit.
Examining the Impact of Ransomware Disruptions: Qakbot, LockBit, and BlackCat
Examining the impact of ransomware disruptions in 2023 and 2024 on the Qakbot malware, and the LockBit and ALPHV-BlackCat RaaS groups.
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