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Chainalysis in Action: Landmark Case in U.S. Sets Precedent for Crypto-Centric Tax Fraud Investigations
Frank Richard Ahlgren III was sentenced to prison after IRS-CI special agents leveraged Chainalysis solutions to set a precedent for crypto tax fraud investigations.
Cryptocurrency donations to extremist groups dip globally, but white supremacism, nationalism, and anti-Semitism grow across Europe
Facing debanking efforts, extremist groups are using cryptocurrency to finance operations, potentially incubating political violence. An excerpt from our 2025 Crypto Crime Report.
Reshaping the Future of Stablecoins: Podcast Ep. 146
Listen to the Head of Public Policy at Paxos talk about the future of global payments using crypto and how stablecoins might be the answer.
i2 Group Partners with Chainalysis to Enhance Intelligence Solution with Cryptocurrency Insights for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies
i2 Group is partnering with Chainalysis to enhance its intelligence solution with cryptocurrency insights from the blockchain data platform.
Sui Foundation and Chainalysis Collaborate to Enhance On-Chain Compliance
We're excited to announce that Chainalysis is collaborating with the Sui Foundation to enhance on-chain compliance and security.
2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and Professionalized
Get the latest on key 2025 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including stolen funds, scams, ransomware, and more.
How IRS Criminal Investigation Unit Tackles Crypto Crimes: Podcast Ep. 145
Financial crimes involving crypto have evolved over the last year, and the IRS are no stranger to it - even pursuing criminals internationally with their special crimes unit.
Welcoming Fraud Detection Innovator Alterya to Chainalysis and Doubling Down on the Prevention of Illicit Activity
Chainalysis has acquired Alterya, the AI-powered fraud detection solution that identifies scammers before they meet their victims.
Operation Spincaster lands in Delta: Local police equipped to trace and freeze millions from scam wallet
Operation Spincaster landed in Delta for the second sprint in Canada to equip local law enforcement with investigation tools to trace and freeze scam wallets.
Crypto’s Role in Modern Geopolitical Chess: Podcast Ep. 144
The Director of RUSI joins to discuss how the adoption of alternative global payments might be sped up by tensions in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Everything You Need To Know About Seizing Crypto: Podcast Ep. 143
In episode 143, we speak with Joanna Summers on the latest in scams, crypto seizures and Asset Reality's new training programs and partnerships.
Combating Fraud in Crypto in 2025: Podcast Ep. 142
In ep. 142, we speak to Tommy Nicholas and Rich Scioli on combatting fraud in crypto and the fintech industry along with Alloy's Annual State of Compliance Benchmark Report.
OFAC Highlights Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Cryptocurrency Transactions Related to IRGC-connected Houthi Financier Sa’id al-Jamal
Yesterday, OFAC sanctioned twelve global entities for arms trafficking, money laundering, and illicit shipping of Iranian oil on behalf of Houthi rebels.
$2.2 Billion Stolen from Crypto Platforms in 2024, but Hacked Volumes Stagnate Toward Year-End as DPRK Slows Activity Post-July
Nearly $2.2 billion worth of crypto funds were stolen from hacks in 2024. In the biggest hack, more than $300 million was stolen from one group.
Welcoming Hexagate to Chainalysis and Investing in Prevention
Chainalysis acquires Hexagate, extending real-time threat detection to protocols, exchanges, and chains. Read what it means for Web3 security and DeFi risk monitoring.
Simplifying Crypto Payments for Micro Transactions: Podcast Ep. 141
Listen to how Oobit is revolutionizing crypto microtransactions—small, high-frequency, low-value exchanges using everything from Bitcoin to stablecoins.
Cryptocurrency in the War Zone: A Closer Look at Recent Events in Syria
The Assad regime has fallen due to an offensive led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). This blog discusses geopolitical effects, HTS, and its crypto nexus.
Stablecoins 101: Behind crypto’s most popular asset
Stablecoins have become crypto's 'killer app,' representing over two-thirds of the trillions of cryptocurrency transactions in recent months. We explore pegging mechanisms, market trends, policy, illicit activity tracing, and more.
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