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Crypto Tax Season: What Investors and Tax Agencies Need to Know: Podcast Ep. 41

In episode 41 of the Public Key Podcast, we speak with Roger Brown to understand the crypto tax principles for recreational and institutional investors.

DOJ and Europol Announce Disruption of Hive Ransomware

DOJ and Europol announce disruption of Hive Ransomware strain after a joint law enforcement action to seize Hive’s servers.

Crypto Money Laundering: Four Exchange Deposit Addresses Received Over $1 Billion in Illicit Funds in 2022

Did you know four exchange deposit addresses received over $1 billion in illicit funds in 2022? Read more about money laundering in crypto.

The Blockchain Bandit is On the Move: Wallet of Prolific Crypto Thief Moves Funds for First Time in Six Years

The Blockchain Bandit moves funds for the first time in six years. Learn how this crypto thief used “Ethercombing” to steal crypto.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 40] Scaling Ethereum Layer-2 Protocols Could be the Answer for CBDCs and Web3 Ecosystem

In episode 40 of Chainalysis Public Key, we talk to Jacobo Toll-Messia about Ethereum Layer-2 protocols designed for CBDCs.

Ransomware Revenue Down As More Victims Refuse to Pay

As per Chainalysis's 2023 crypto crime report, ransomware revenue is down as more victims refuse to pay. Read more about general ransomware trends here.

U.S. Authorities Move Against High-Risk Exchange Bitzlato for Providing Money Laundering Services to Ransomware Attackers and Other Russia-based Criminals

Bitzlato exchange shut down by US authorities in a crackdown on money laundering and crypto crime. Learn about the takedown

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 39] The Chainalysis 2023 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1 of 2)

In Episode 39 of the Public Key crypto podcast, Kim Grauer gives us a sneak peek of interesting findings from the 2023 Crypto Crime Report.

2023 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Cryptocurrency Volumes Reach All-Time Highs Amid Surge in Sanctions Designations and Hacking

2022 was a tumultuous year for crypto, with many firms collapsing, amid allegations of fraud. Learn more about crypto-based crime here.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 38] Why Incident Response Needs Are Surging Amidst New Cryptocurrency Cyber Threats

In Public Key episode 38, the Cyber Risk team at Kroll updates us on ransomware and other crypto cyber security risks in the last 18 months.

Ambition to Action: The UK as a Digital Asset Hub in 2023

The UK has ambitions to become a Digital Asset Hub in 2023. We explore 3 recommendations to approach the digital asset sector.

How 2022’s Biggest Cryptocurrency Sanctions Designations Affected Crypto Crime

We look at how OFAC’s cryptocurrency sanctions strategy has evolved over time, examine the types of entities sanctioned so far, and analyze the impact.

Executive Corner: Joan Heald, VP of Public Sector, National Security and Defense

Executive Corner: Joan Heald on leading enterprise programs at Chainalysis—her background, priorities, and what's next for global compliance customers.

Busha

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 37] Powering the Digital Asset Transformation in Nigeria and Beyond

In this episode, we talk with Busha, a fast-growing crypto exchange in Nigeria, about fiat accessibility challenges and crypto regulations.

Institutional Investment Creates Need for Enterprise-grade Self-custody Solutions

"The collapse of FTX prompted large outflows from centralized exchanges as users moved funds to unhosted wallets. Read about personal wallet safety here."

Key Crypto Moments from 2022

Take a look back at a some of 2022's key crypto moments through the lens of our investigative solutions, Reactor and Storyline.

Web3 Security

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 36] Web3 Security and Crypto’s $10 Billion Problem

In Episode 36 of the Public Key podcast, we talk with Chainalysis senior investigation specialists about the many scams plaguing Web3.

FTX Investor Impact: Timeline of Realized Cryptocurrency Gains and Losses Shows FTX Hit Investor Wallets Less Than Previous Crises

While FTX's collapse has caused concern, our on-chain methodology allows us to calculate the realized losses and determine the FTX investor impact.