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Central & Southern Asia and Oceania’s Most Dynamic Crypto Markets: India Leads Grassroots Adoption Globally, Singapore’s Payments Market Takes Off, and Indonesian Traders See Opportunity

Indonesia is one of the most unique crypto markets in Central & Southern Asia. Read more in our preview of the 2024 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report.

Zero-Knowledge Rollups and Optimistic Rollups: An Overview

A popular type of layer-2 protocol is a rollup that processes transaction data off-chain. Learn about zero-knowledge rollups and optimistic rollups.

The Birth of Chainalysis: Building the First Blockchain Analytics Company: Podcast Ep. 127

In episode 127, Chainalysis Co-Founder and CEO shares the birth of Chainalysis and how Chainalysis became law enforcement's go-to tool for fighting crime.

Identifying and Seizing Illicit Crypto Assets using Chainalysis Investigations Solution

We explore how Chainalysis Investigation Solutions provides the capabilities and expertise for law enforcement to identify and seize illicit crypto assets.

Russia’s Cryptocurrency Pivot: Legislated Sanctions Evasion

In response to Western sanctions, Russia has paved a legal pathway for cryptocurrency mining and international crypto payments — a major reversal.

Everything You Need To Know About Decentralized Oracles: Podcast Ep. 126

In episode 126, we speak with Hugo Philion of Flare Network about the decentralized Oracle ecosystem and how Oracle data security can improve.

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2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2: China-based CSAM and Cybercrime Networks On The Rise, Pig Butchering Scams Remain Lucrative

In part 2 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Update, we explore on-chain activity related to CSAM and the latest crypto scam trends like pig butchering.

How Travel Rule Regulation is Shaping Crypto Transactions: Podcast Ep. 125

In episode 125, we speak with Alice Nawfal of Notabene about the new era of travel rule regulation and if VASPs are complying with regulatory implementations.

OFAC Sanctions Russian Drone Developer KB Vostok Linked to Ukraine Invasion

OFAC imposed additional sanctions to disrupt Russia's military supply chain, including KB Vostok, a Russian UAV developer with ties the invasion of Ukraine.

The Secret Weapon Fighting Transnational Crypto Crime: Podcast Ep. 124

In episode 124, John Randles joins to discuss how Siren aids Law Enforcement in fighting transnational crypto crime and unifies the digital battlefield.

2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder

In part 1 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime update, we examine how illicit on-chain activity dropped 20% YTD but stolen funds and ransomware are rising.

Building the First Solana Virtual Machine L2 on Ethereum: Podcast Ep. 123

Vijay Chetty of Eclipse Labs joins to discuss Ethereum's first Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) layer 2 and removing transaction speed ceilings limiting crypto.

Crypto Investigations Solution

How the Chainalysis Crypto Investigations Solution Supports Cases From Lead Discovery to Illicit Seizures

Learn how Chainalysis Crypto Investigation Solutions support cases by discovering valuable leads, building compelling cases, and seizing illicit assets.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs: Everything You Need To Know

How Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency ETFs are bridging the gap from crypto to traditional finance, transforming the economic landscape of the world.

Operation Cronos: Infiltrating the LockBit Ransomware Syndicate: Podcast Ep. 122

In episode 122, we speak to Phil Larratt and William Lyne about Operation Cronos and how the UK took down LockBit, the most prolific ransomware ecosystem.

Explore IPFS, Filecoin and Crypto Policy Developments: Podcast Ep. 121

In episode 121, we are joined by Marta Belcher of the Filecoin Foundation to discuss deploying IPFS in space and civil liberties and privacy in crypto.

Announcing Chainalysis’ 2024 U.S. Public Sector Customer Awards Program

Our Customer Awards Program recognizes our public sector customers who are employing innovative methods to enhance safety around the world.

Malign Interference and Crypto

[REPORT PREVIEW] Malign Interference and Crypto: How Crypto Transaction Tracing Can Expose and Disrupt Malign Influence Efforts

Malign foreign state and non-state actors have used crypto to fund disinformation campaigns. Read our report preview on malign interference and crypto.