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[UPDATED 12/1/23] South Korea Sanctions North Korea Hacking Group Kimsuky, Identifies Related Crypto Addresses. U.S. and Japan Follow Suit.
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) sanctioned Kimsuky, a North Korean hacking group. Learn about Kimsuky's on-chain activity.
Employee Stories: Álvaro García Vizcayo, Training Specialist, Chainalysis Academy
Meet Chainalysis Academy training specialist Álvaro García and learn about his journey to Chainalysis, day-to-day work, and more.
Exploring the Path to Digital Asset Adoption in Traditional Financial Markets: Podcast Ep. 58
In episode 58 of Public Key, we speak with Adam Levine of Fireblocks on exploring the path to digital asset adoption in traditional financial markets.
Welcoming Transpose to Chainalysis
Chainalysis is excited to announce that we have acquired blockchain data and infrastructure company Transpose.
Inside the iSpoof Blockchain Investigation: This Fraud Tool Helped Scammers Steal Over £100 Million
On May 19, 2023, Tejay Fletcher, the administrator behind the fraud-enabling website iSpoof, was sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for stealing millions from victims in a banking scam. Read to learn more about iSpoof, the Metropolitan Police Service's coordinated investigation, and an analysis of related on-chain activity.
Crypto and the Opioid Crisis: What Blockchain Analysis Reveals About Global Fentanyl Sales [UPDATED 3/7/24]
We analyze crypto and the opioid crisis, addresses associated with chemical shops suspected of selling fentanyl precursors & darknet market activity.
OFAC and South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sanction Entities Associated with North Korean Hacking and IT Worker Crypto Payment Schemes
OFAC sanctioned Chinyong IT and employee for placing North Korean IT workers in overseas roles, funneling money back to DPRK via crypto.
Everything You Need to Know About Liquidity Pools And Crypto Custody: Podcast Ep. 57
In episode 57 of Public Key, we speak with John Mannino to break down crypto liquidity pools, crypto custody security concerns, and more.
OFAC Sanctions Dubai-based Financial Services Firm and CEO for Role in Russian Sanctions Evasion, Includes Crypto Address as SDN Identifier
OFAC sanctioned John Hanafin and Dubai-based firm Huriya for helping Russian nationals move assets abroad. Read here for the crypto angle.
Lessons from $11 Billion in Recovered Cryptocurrency: The Industry Needs Proper Incident Response
With $11 billion in recovered cryptocurrency, the industry needs proper incident response solutions. Here's what we've learned since launching our solution.
United States Sanctions and Charges Russia-based Ransomware Developer Mikhail Matveev
Mikhail Matveev is a Russia-based ransomware developer sanctioned by OFAC and charged by the DOJ in May 2023. Read to learn more.
How Sustainable Blockchains Are Offsetting Their Carbon Footprint: Podcast Ep. 56
In episode 56, we speak with Jane Khoarkovsky on sustainable blockchains, diversity, and banking the unbanked using a mobile-first blockchain ecosystem.
Revolutionizing TradFi: Exploring Stablecoins, Tokenization and Crypto Regulation: Podcast Ep. 55
In episode 55, we're joined by Tim Davis to explore the tokenization of real-world assets and how blockchain technology could revolutionize the TradFi industry.
Monero: All About the Top Privacy Coin
Learn all about the top privacy coin, Monero (XMR). We discuss Monero's privacy-enhancing features, Monero's market growth, and the future of Monero.
The $80 Million Qubit Hack Likely the Work of North Korea-linked Cybercriminals
Read our blog to learn how North Korean hackers exploited cross-chain bridge Qubit, then laundered funds via mixers and other crypto services.
How US Crypto Regulations Impact Institutional Adoption of Digital Assets: Podcast Ep. 54
In episode 54 of Public Key, we discuss USA crypto regulatory conversations and why institutional adoption of cryptocurrency may be a hit or miss.
Hamas’ Al-Qassam Brigades Announces End of Cryptocurrency Donation Efforts
The Al-Qassam Brigades (AQB) recently announced the shutdown of their longstanding cryptocurrency donation program. Read what prompted this announcement here.
Bitcoin in War: OP_RETURN Callouts of Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Point to Blockchains’ Growing Role in Geopolitical Conflict
Chainalysis found a direct, aggressive usage of Bitcoin for counterintelligence through the unusual weaponization of the OP_RETURN field. Read more here.
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