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OFAC Designates Iran-based Darknet Marketplace Administrator with 49 Cryptocurrency Addresses for Facilitating Fentanyl Sales

OFAC sanctioned the admin of Nemesis darknet marketplace. Uncover how crypto transactions fueled fentanyl sales and what this means for the darknet ecosystem.

How AWS is Driving the AI and Digital Asset Revolution: Podcast Ep. 152

In episode 152, Michael Greenwald discusses how AWS is transforming global finance, tackling the opportunities and challenges of generative AI.

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Chainalysis Provides Automatic Token Support on Solana

Chainalysis is the first in its category to automatically support all fungible tokens on Solana across all products.

The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1): Podcast Ep. 151

Host Eitan Danon is joined by Andrew Fierman in episode 151 for our preview of the 2025 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report.

Bybit Hack: Leveraging Transparency for Collaboration in the Wake of Record-Breaking Theft

We look at how the near-$1.5 billion Bybit exploit occurred, the attackers’ link to the DPRK, and how we are collaborating to help recover funds.

Chainalysis Integrates with Unichain

We are excited to announce support for Unichain, a DeFi-focused Ethereum layer 2 (L2) built on the Superchain, powered by Uniswap Labs.

Welcoming Valentina Longo as Chief Financial Officer

Chainalysis welcomes Valentina Longo as Chief Financial Officer. Read her background, the company's next chapter, and the strategic direction for blockchain intelligence.

Iranians Flock to Crypto Amidst Geopolitical Tension; International Sanctions Actions Disrupt Russia’s War Machine

$15.8B in crypto was received by sanctioned entities as the U.S. and allies intensified efforts to disrupt state-backed financing.

Bridging The Public-Private Sector Gap in Crypto: Podcast Ep. 150

In episode 150 of Public Key, Eitan Danon is joined by Carole House to discuss riding the public and private sector gap in cryptocurrency to tackle illicit finance.

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Crypto Scam Revenue 2024: Pig Butchering Grows Nearly 40% YoY as Fraud Industry Leverages AI and Increases in Sophistication

In 2024, high-yield investment and crypto pig butchering scams saw the highest scam revenues while the ecosystem became more professionalized.

Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification announcement

Introducing the Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification: A Game-Changer for Law Enforcement

The Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification (CASC) for law enforcement professionals provides foundational knowledge of the crypto asset seizure process.

The Scamdemic: New Age of Crypto, AI and Fraud: Podcast Ep. 149

For episode 149, Trisha Kothari of Unit21 joins to discuss the rise of deepfakes, what it means for financial security, and solutions to combat financial crime.

United States’ OFAC, United Kingdom’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT Jointly Sanction Zservers for Facilitating Ransomware Attacks

OFAC, Australia, and the U.K. sanctioned Russia-based Zservers for its role in supporting LockBit ransomware attacks. Read to learn more.

Top Crypto Prediction For 2025: Podcast Ep. 148

Listen as crypto veteran @redphonecrypto discusses the biggest crypto predictions of 2025, AI’s impact, & how memecoins are shocking the market.

35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments

Crypto ransomware experienced significant changes in 2024 with total ransom payments decreasing 35.82% YoY. Learn more in the 2025 Crypto Crime Report.

Chainalysis Launches Enhancements to Help Organizations Know Your VASP

To enhance VASP Risking capabilities, Chainalysis has partnered with Lukka to integrate critical off-chain information into the VASP Risking product.

Market Manipulation: Suspected Wash Trading on Select Blockchains May Account for Up To $2.57 Billion in Trading Volume

In the market manipulation chapter of the 2025 Crypto Crime Report, we explore significant volumes of suspected wash trading and pump-and-dump schemes.

What You Need To Know About Crypto and National Security: Podcast Ep. 147

Wondering how crypto fits in with U.S Sanctions and national security concerns? On Ep. 147 of Public Key, Security Advisor of SentinelOne shows us exactly how.