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Anatomy of an Address Poisoning Scam
An address poisoning victim nearly lost $68 million in wrapped bitcoin. We uncovered over 82,000 crypto addresses linked to this campaign.
Stablecoins dominate market share, Bitcoin grows, and merchant services thrive in Central, Northern, & Western Europe
Read more about Western European crypto adoption, Bitcoin and stablecoin growth, and merchant services thriving in this 2024 report preview.
Building Bridges to Tackle Pig Butchering: Podcast Ep. 133
In Episode 133 of Public Key, Erin West discusses the fight against pig butchering scams, the evolution of crypto crime, and the need for collaboration with law enforcement and a national strategy.
Algebra and DEXes Building on It Are Now Secured by Hexagate
Algebra partners with Hexagate to provide proactive threat prevention across Algebra's entire ecosystem.
North America: Institutional Momentum and U.S. Bitcoin ETPs Propel Crypto Further Into the Mainstream
North America dominates the global cryptocurrency market, with activity primarily driven by institutional activity, especially in the U.S., where major financial players like BlackRock and Goldman Sachs are now heavily engaged with crypto.
How Tether is Building Resilient and Decentralized Financial Systems: Podcast Ep. 132
Join Public Key and Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether and CTO of Bitfinex, to learn more about the future of decentralization in financial systems.
Regulating the Future: ADGM’s Blueprint for Decentralization: Podcast Ep. 131
Join host Ian Andrews and the head of DLT Foundation Oversight, Dmitry Fedotov, to learn about the first framework for blockchain foundations.
Latin America’s Search for Economic Stability: The Rise of Stablecoins Amid Volatility
Latin America is the second fastest region adopting crypto and how countries are turning to stablecoins in response to inflation and currency devaluation.
OFAC Designates Russia-Based Cybercrime Syndicate, Evil Corp, in Joint Effort with UK’s FCDO and Australia’s DFAT
OFAC, UK’s FCDO, and Australia’s DFAT designated members of Evil Corp, a Russia-based cybercrime syndicate responsible for Dridex malware.
Sub-Saharan Africa: Nigeria Takes #2 Spot in Global Adoption, South Africa Grows Crypto-TradFi Nexus
Driven by real-world use cases, Sub-Saharan Africa is emerging as a leader in crypto adoption, with South Africa and Nigeria at the forefront.
Unraveling Russia’s Crypto Sanctions Evasion and Disinformation Campaigns: Podcast Ep. 130
Discover how Russia uses crypto for sanctions evasion, ransomware, and election interference. Chainalysis experts Valerie Kennedy and Andrew Fierman discuss Russia's new crypto laws and global disinformation.
OFAC Designates Russian Exchange Cryptex, FinCEN names PM2BTC
We explore on-chain activities of Cryptex and UAPS, their role in the cybercriminal ecosystem, and how law enforcement’s actions signify a global crackdown on fraudulent services.
In Large Operation, German Law Enforcement Seizes Servers of 47 Russia-centric No KYC Exchanges
We explore the disruption by German law enforcement of 47 Russia-centric no-KYC exchanges, their nexus to sanctioned Russian banks, and the disruption’s implications.
Middle East & North Africa: Regulatory Momentum and DeFi Fuel Adoption
The UAE's balanced market benefits from regulatory clarity, while Türkiye sees market maturation from stablecoins and high consumer engagement.
How Web3 Privacy Will Revolutionize DeFi: Podcast Ep. 129
In episode 129, we talk with Matan Doyich CEO of Tea-Fi about the privacy of DeFi all in one place for aspects like swaps, lending, and decentralized trades to be more reliable.
Eastern Asia: Institutions Drive Adoption in South Korea and Hong Kong
As part of our 2024 Geography of Crypto Report, read how institutions in South Korea and Hong Kong are driving crypto adoption in Eastern Asia.
Unlocking 21 Million BTC to secure the DeFi Economy: Podcast Ep. 128
In episode 128, we talk with Davide Tse Co-Founder of Babylon Chain about how to secure blockchain and DeFi using Bitcoin, networks, and more.
The 2024 Global Adoption Index: Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) Region Leads the World in Terms of Global Cryptocurrency Adoption
Read our preview of the 2024 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report to learn which countries are leading the world in crypto adoption.
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