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Kevin O’Brien named President of Chainalysis Government Solutions

CGS is home to the world’s foremost experts in cryptocurrency investigations, analysis, advisory, cybersecurity, and data engineering

54% of ERC-20 Tokens Listed on DEXes in 2023 Display Patterns That May Be Suggestive of Pump and Dump Schemes, but Represent just 1.3% of DEX Trading Volume

Read to learn about our methodology that surfaces data points about potential ERC-20 pump and dump schemes.

The Rise of Malicious DApps in Web3 with Raz Niv – Ep 92

Explore the rise of malicious DApps in Web3 with Blockaid's CTO, Raz Niv. Unravel Ledger attacks, explore security measures, and stay informed on risks.

Hexagate’s Security Platform: ‘Run-time’ Security for Web3 Organizations

An overview of core capabilities—Invariant Monitoring Engine, Real-Time Threat Monitoring & Detection, and Threat Remediation & Incident Response.

Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises

Read to learn about 2023 crypto hacking trends, including DeFi attack vectors and activity of North Korea-affiliated cyber criminals.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs with Jeff Billingham – Ep. 91

The first Spot Bitcoin ETFs have been approved by the SEC. Jeff Billingham joins to discuss the significance of ETFs and how they simplify Bitcoin access.

2024 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Activity Down as Scamming and Stolen Funds Fall, But Ransomware and Darknet Markets See Growth

Get the latest on key 2024 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including ransomware, crypto scamming, sanctions, and more.

Crypto Hedge Funds with Henri Arslanian – Ep. 90

Henri Arslanian joins to discuss the regulatory landscape of crypto hedge funds and the rise of Dubai as a global crypto hub and hedge fund licensing.

The Data Accuracy Flywheel: How Chainalysis Consistently Identifies and Verifies Blockchain Entities

Ensuring blockchain data accuracy: How the Chainalysis team consistently identifies and verifies blockchain entities.

CSAM and Cryptocurrency: On-chain Analysis Suggests CSAM Vendors May Benefit from Privacy Coins like Monero and Other Obfuscation Measures

Read our analysis of cryptocurrency's role in the online CSAM marketplace, including vendors' potential use of Monero for money laundering.

Cracking the Code: Hexagate’s Insights on Web3 Cybersecurity

In this article we draw comparison to Web2 security frameworks, discuss the unique technological features that require a nuanced approach to cybersecurity in Web3, assess the current state of Web3 cybersecurity, and share our thoughts on the future.

Executive Corner: Welcoming Omesh Agam as CISO

Omesh has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, having served in leadership positions for companies like Celonis and Appian.

Fan Tokens and SportsFi: Alexandre Dreyfus – Ep. 89

Alexandre Dreyfus joins host Ian Andrews to discuss Fan Tokens, the newest way for fans of major sports teams to engage using blockchain.

2023 Crypto Year in Review: Podcast Ep. 88 – Kim Grauer

In episode 88, we speak with Chainalysis’ very own Director of Research, Kim Grauer about the major events and trends in the cryptocurrency industry in 2023.

Future of Digital Assets, Self-Custody: Simon McLoughlin – Ep 87

In episode 87, we speak with Simon McLoughlin about VAULT, a self-custody wallet that aims to make holding digital assets easy and convenient.

Targeted Approval Phishing Scams See Explosive Growth Over Last Two Years, With At Least $374 Million Suspected Stolen in 2023

Approval phishing scams targeting specific users, often with romance scam tactics, are on the rise. Learn why and how much victims have lost.

Crypto Custody and Institutional Adoption: Diogo Mónica – Ep 86

In episode 86, we speak to Diogo Mónica on crypto custody and institutional adoption as well as private key management for crypto assets and DeFi protocols.

Combating Fraud in the Crypto and Fintech Industry: Podcast Ep. 85

In ep. 85, we speak to Tommy Nicholas on combating fraud in crypto and the fintech industry along with Alloy's Annual State of Compliance Benchmark Report.