Policy & Regulation
OFAC Sanctions Iranian Nationals For Their Role in Cyber Attacks, Including Ransomware
OFAC added ten Iranian nationals and two businesses to its Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List for their role in cyber attacks.
Understanding Tornado Cash, Its Sanctions Implications, and Key Compliance Questions
The crypto mixer Tornado Cash is a decentralized, non-custodial smart contract. This complicates sanctions compliance—and here's why.
Crypto Mixers and AML Compliance
In this article, we explain what crypto mixers are, how they work, and whether they're compliant with anti-money laundering law.
Exploring MiCA Licensing: The EU’s New Crypto Regulations, Part 2
The EU recently agreed to some of the most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations to date. Learn about the EU crypto regulations and MiCA licensing.
MiCA’s Crypto Travel Rule: EU’s New Crypto Regulations, Part 1
The European Council has agreed on comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations with components including MiCA and the Travel Rule.
Cryptocurrency Markets Aren’t Liquid Enough for Mass Russian Sanctions Evasion
Do crypto markets have enough liquidity for mass sanctions evasion or capital flight by Russian oligarchs? Learn more from Chainalysis.
Cryptocurrency Brings Millions in Aid to Ukraine, But Could It Also Be Used For Russian Sanctions Evasion?
Crypto is taking on an important role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from aid to Ukraine to potential sanctions evasion for Russia.
Senate Hearing on “Understanding the Role of Digital Assets in Illicit Finance” Underscores the Value of Blockchain Transparency
Testimony from the senate hearing on blockchain transparency shed light on how vulnerable populations use crypto and how illicit actors abuse them.
Biden’s Executive Order Signals the United States’s Commitment to Responsible Innovation in Crypto
Read the three key points from Biden’s executive order committing to responsible innovation in crypto. Learn more from Chainalysis.
Cryptocurrency Sanctions — 6 Steps for Exchange Compliance
Exchanges must build out robust compliance programs to mitigate the risks of cryptocurrency sanctions violations. Here are six steps exchanges should take.
Five Reasons Why 2022 Will Be The Year Regulators Around The World Take On Crypto
We break down how governments regulate crypto, the major crypto regulations under consideration, and how the crypto industry can help.
How NFT Platforms Can Get Ahead of AML Risk
Salman Banaei of Chainalysis shares how NFT platforms can get ahead of AML risks, when they come under AML/CFT requirements, and the steps to take.
2022 Cryptocurrency Predictions: Chainalysis Experts Weigh In
If the first month of this year is any indication, 2022 will be an exciting year for crypto. Chainalysis experts provide their 2022 cryptocurrency predictions.
How Can VASPs Ensure Travel Rule Compliance on Transactions Involving Unhosted Wallets?
Stay Informed on Travel Rule Compliance for Unhosted Wallets. Read our latest insights on regulatory changes in the crypto world.
Crypto Tax 101, 201 & 301: What Taxpayers and Tax Authorities Should Consider After Cryptocurrency’s Breakout Year
Learn what taxpayers and tax authorities should consider about cryptocurrency taxes after a breakout year.
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