Crime
CSAM and Cryptocurrency: On-chain Analysis Suggests CSAM Vendors May Benefit from Privacy Coins like Monero and Other Obfuscation Measures
Read our analysis of cryptocurrency's role in the online CSAM marketplace, including vendors' potential use of Monero for money laundering.
Targeted Approval Phishing Scams See Explosive Growth Over Last Two Years, With At Least $374 Million Suspected Stolen in 2023
Approval phishing scams targeting specific users, often with romance scam tactics, are on the rise. Learn why and how much victims have lost.
U.S. Sanctions Crypto Mixer Sinbad.io for Role in North Korean Laundering Activities
OFAC has sanctioned crypto mixer Sinbad for its role in North Korean laundering activities, following last year's takedown of Tornado Cash and Blender.io. This action demonstrates a significant crackdown on state-sponsored cybercrime.
OFAC Sanctions Russian National Ekaterina Zhdanova for Using Cryptocurrency to Launder Money on Behalf of Russian Elites and Ransomware Groups
OFAC sanctioned Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova for using crypto to launder money on behalf of Russian elites and ransomware groups.
OFAC Sanctions Gaza-based MSB Buy Cash with Crypto Ties to Hamas Following Terror Attack Against Israel
Chainalysis analyzes the OFAC sanctions designation of Buy Cash and its alleged Hamas ties following the attack on Israel. On-chain evidence and what FIs should screen.
Correcting the Record: Inaccurate Methodologies for Estimating Cryptocurrency’s Role in Terrorism Financing
Following Hamas' attacks on Israel, we're seeing inaccurate estimations of crypto's role in terrorism financing. Let's correct the record.
OFAC Sanctions Network Involved in China-based Manufacturing of Fentanyl and Other Drugs, Highlights Related Cryptocurrency Addresses
October 2023: OFAC sanctions several associated with a China-based fentanyl trafficking ring that used cryptocurrencies like BTC and USDT-TRX.
OFAC Sanctions Mexican and Colombian Nationals Involved in Sinaloa Cartel Fentanyl Trafficking and Money Laundering Via Cryptocurrency
OFAC sanctioned individuals involved in illegal drug trafficking into the U.S. on behalf of Sinaloa Cartel, one of whom used an ETH address.
Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns
Chainalysis data shows a concerning collaboration between North Korean and Russian cybercriminals. DPRK-linked hacking groups are using a Russian exchange for laundering illicit crypto assets, posing significant challenges for global law enforcement.
The Chainalysis Law Enforcement Crypto Field Guide
Law enforcement should use the this guide to understand the common indicators of cryptocurrency usage they may encounter in investigations.
The U.S. and U.K. Sanction 11 Members of Russia-based Ransomware Group Trickbot
U.S. and U.K. agencies announced sanctions against 11 members of Russian cybercrime group Trickbot, which has ties to many ransomware strains.
Case Study: How We Track Crypto Money Laundering for Off-Chain Crime
Many criminals use crypto to launder money made from crimes that happened off-chain. Read to learn about how we track the on-chain activity.
OFAC Sanctions Tornado Cash Founder Roman Semenov, DOJ Files Charges Against Him and Co-founder Roman Storm in Coordinated Action
OFAC and DOJ charged and sanctioned Roman Semenov for his role in operating Tornado Cash and laundering money on behalf of Lazarus Group.
Vulnerability in Curve Finance Vyper Code Leads to Multi-Million Dollar Hack Affecting Several Liquidity Pools [UPDATED 8/8/23]
Read to learn about how Curve Finance pools were exploited due to code vulnerabilities, and the roles of white hat hackers and MEV bots.
OFAC Sanctions Several ISIS and Al-Qaeda Operatives in Maldives, Highlights Crypto Address Controlled by SDN Ali Shafiu
OFAC sanctioned several Maldives-based individuals and entities for Al-Qaeda and ISIS activity, including one with an active crypto address.
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