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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.

Building Trust and Safety in the Cryptocurrency Threat Landscape: Podcast Ep. 53

In Episode 53 of the Public Key crypto Podcast, Coinbase talks about how they are building safety in the crypto threat landscape.

DPRK Facilitators Charged and Sanctioned, Shedding Light on North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Processes

OFAC sanctioned three individuals operating in China for facilitating DPRK cryptocurrency money laundering activities. Learn more.

北朝鮮の協力者が制裁対象に指定、暗号資産マネロンのプロセスが明らかに

米国財務省外国資産管理局(Office of Foreign Assets Control :OFAC)は、大量破壊兵器やミサイルへの資金供与に関わる北朝鮮のマネロン に関与し、中国で活動していた3名を経済制裁の対象に指定しました。3名の被疑者と制裁措置の詳細について説明し、北朝鮮による暗号資産を使ったマネーロンダリングのプロセスについての新たな情報を取り上げます。

EU parliament in plenary session

The MiCA Marathon: Are we reaching the finishing line?

The EU Parliament voted to pass MiCA, the first comprehensive, EU-wide rules for crypto asset service providers and different crypto assets.

Adrienne Harris and Jonathan Levin discuss regulation on stage at the NYC Links conference.

Lessons from Links: How to Safely Grow the Crypto Industry While Fostering Innovation

At this year's NYC Links conference, we discussed balancing regulation and innovation in the crypto ecosystem. Here are key takeaways.

Privacy Coins 101: Anonymity-Enhanced Cryptocurrencies

What are privacy coins? Learn about how they work, the most popular privacy coins, use cases, bans, and the future of anonymity-enhanced cryptocurrencies.

Reshaping the NFT Ecosystem in the Wake of the 2022 NFT Market Crash and Crypto Storm: Podcast Ep. 52

In episode 52, we speak with Shiva Rajaraman of OpenSea to discuss the future of NFTs, the evolving NFT ecosystem, and the 2022 NFT market crash.

Chinese Chemical Businesses, Latin American Drug Cartel Associates Charged and Sanctioned for Bitcoin-based Sale of Fentanyl Precursors

On April 14, 2023, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned individuals and entities in China and Latin America for their role in fentanyl manufacturing and trafficking.

Launching the Western Canada Cryptocurrency Investigations Centre

Partnership between Calgary Police Service and Chainalysis will enable law enforcement action & protect Canadians

Revolutionizing the EU Payment Gateway With Cryptocurrency: Podcast Ep. 51

In Public Key episode 51, we speak with Simon Ousager about revolutionizing the EU payment gateway with crypto and solving the banking access problem.

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Introduction to Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)

What are decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs)? Learn about how they work, their benefits, the largest DAOs, and the future of DAOs.

Fraud Shop Genesis Market Shut Down in International Law Enforcement Operation, Sanctioned by OFAC

Notorious fraud shop Genesis Market was shut down by law enforcement and sanctioned by OFAC in April 2023. Read to learn more.

Innovation in Sound and Art: The Bang & Olufsen NFT Journey: Podcast Ep. 50

In episode 50, we speak with Christoffer Østergaard Poulsen about the Bang & Olufsen NFT journey to create a unique and immersive metaverse experience.

Web3 Marketing for the Next Evolution of Brands on the Blockchain: Podcast Ep. 49

In episode 49 of Public Key, host Ian Andrews talks with Anthony Gardez and Samir Addamine to discuss web3 marketing solutions for brands that are in web3.

The Current State of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in 2023

Everything to know about central bank digital currencies (CBDCS), like how they work, the pros and cons, and which countries are trying them.

How We Built Chainalysis’ Robust Knowledge Graph for Solana Transactions

To account for Solana's unique characteristics, our R&D team built a robust knowledge graph to make investigation and compliance workflows more intuitive.

Crypto in the Crosshairs: Are Digital Assets Securities or Commodities?: Podcast Ep. 48

In episode 48 of the Public Key Podcast, we discuss whether digital assets are securities or commodities with Michael Selig of Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP.