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How Crypto Fuels Trade Based Money Laundering: Ep. 110

Episode 110 of the Public Key podcast is here and this is our “Live from Links” series, where we showcase…

Understanding Crypto Drainers

Malicious actors targeting crypto assets continue to employ diverse tactics to steal user funds, including private key theft, smart contract…

The Response to North Korea’s Crypto Heists: Podcast Ep. 109

Episode 109 of the Public Key podcast is here and this is our “Live from Links” series, where we showcase…

Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Regulations in 2024: Podcast Ep. 108

Episode 108 of the Public Key podcast is here and this is our “Live from Links” series, where we showcase…

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How To Use Blockchain Intelligence To Investigate Crypto Crime

With a global market capitalization exceeding $2 trillion, regulation increasing worldwide, and adoption growing each year, cryptocurrency is here to…

Assessing Terrorism Financing On-chain is Crucial and Complex

The use of cryptocurrency by terrorist organizations represents a small share of illicit transactions in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, but it…

International Agencies Sanction Russian National Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, Leader of Cybercrime Group LockBit, for Developing and Distributing Ransomware

On May 7, 2024, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russian national…

USA Crypto Compliance Trends in 2024: Podcast Ep. 107

Episode 107 of the Public Key podcast is here and this is our “Live from Links” series, where we showcase…

Examining the Impact of Ransomware Disruptions: Qakbot, LockBit, and BlackCat

A historic surge of ransomware incidents and payment totals in 2023 was not without resistance, as significant actions were taken…

Chainalysis Achieves In Process FedRAMP® Status, Furthering Our Commitment to US Public Sector

Chainalysis, the leader in blockchain intelligence, and Chainalysis Government Solutions (CGS), Chainalysis’ wholly-owned subsidiary focused on U.S. government customers, today…

How Ukrainian Cyber Police are Fighting Russian Hackers – Ep. 106

Episode 106 of the Public Key podcast is here and this is our “Live from Links” series, where we showcase…

OFAC and Department of State Sanction Nearly 300 Individuals and Entities Involved in Russia’s War Machine, One Known to Have Accepted Crypto

On May 1, 2024, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Department…

The Path Forward for Binance Compliance Program – Ep. 105

Episode 105 of the Public Key podcast is here and this is our “Live from Links” series, where we showcase…

Executive Corner: Welcoming Daniel Marshall as VP of Global Services

We are thrilled to announce that Daniel Marshall has joined Chainalysis as our new Vice President of Global Services. Daniel…

Case Study: Tracking On-Chain Activities of Suspected FTC Impersonators

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a press release, warning consumers of scammers impersonating FTC staff members in attempts…

The Company That’s Stopping Web3 Cyber Attacks: Podcast Ep. 104

Episode 104 of the Public Key podcast is here!  The biggest fear of web3 protocols and blockchains is the prospects…

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Crypto Staking Overview: How It Works, Benefits, Risks, and Future

In 2012, Sunny King and Scott Nadal shared the Proof of Stake (PoS) concept in a paper as a solution…

London’s Metropolitan Police Lead Disruption of Phishing-as-a-Service Provider LabHost

On April 17, 2024, London’s Metropolitan Police announced the disruption of LabHost, a notorious phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) provider that enabled cybercriminals…