Crypto Basics
Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade: Everything You Need to Know
On November 14th, block height 709,632, Bitcoin’s Taproot upgrade was activated. The update brings with it improvements to the flexibility,…
3 Common Blockchain Analysis Mistakes that Impede Cryptocurrency Investigations
In many ways, the inherent transparency of blockchains makes cryptocurrency investigations easier for law enforcement than financial investigations involving fiat…
How Governments Regulate Cryptocurrency
In the early days of blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies operated in a gray area of the economy. But as financial institutions…
Cryptocurrency Ecosystem Comparison: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency has grown significantly over the last year, but many don’t yet understand how diverse cryptocurrency really is as an…
[REPORT PREVIEW] Mapping the Key Players in the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009, cryptocurrency has driven new markets, spurred advancements in financial infrastructure, and driven innovative thinking in…
Why You Can’t Trace Funds Through Services Using Blockchain Analysis (And Why You Don’t Need to Anyway)
Tools like Chainalysis Reactor allow investigators to trace the movement of cryptocurrency between addresses. In addition to analyzing transactions between…
Cryptocurrency Exchange Compliance: A Guide to Security and Compliance for Crypto Businesses
As the number of cryptocurrency users continues to increase and financial institutions like JP Morgan warm up to the industry,…
Links Virtual Session Recap: Wences Casares on the Case for Cryptocurrency
Wences Casares joined Chainalysis last week for a fireside chat with our CEO Michael Gronager, marking the first session of…
Libra’s New White Paper Makes Big Strides for Compliance. Here’s Why That Matters for Cryptocurrency.
Last week, the Libra Association released version 2.0 of the Libra white paper, which contains several important updates addressing many…
Cryptocurrency Typologies Guide: Who’s Who on the Blockchains?
Cryptocurrencies represent an opportunity to expand the way people transact globally. Since Bitcoin’s launch in 2009, cryptocurrency has created new…
Chainalysis Links Recap: How Can the Cryptocurrency Industry Work with Traditional Finance and Government?
How can cryptocurrency businesses work with stakeholders in government and traditional finance to make the industry safer and ensure continued…
Understanding 460 Million Bitcoin Addresses and Economic Activity
The Bitcoin blockchain is vast and complex, forming a network of over 460 million cryptocurrency addresses. Yet only 37% of…