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[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 20] How Encrypted Email Could Be The Future Of Web3 Communications
In Episode 20 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk with Andrew Milich, Co-founder and CEO of Skiff about web3 communications.
Understanding Tornado Cash, Its Sanctions Implications, and Key Compliance Questions
The crypto mixer Tornado Cash is a decentralized, non-custodial smart contract. This complicates sanctions compliance—and here's why.
Crypto Mixers and AML Compliance
In this article, we explain what crypto mixers are, how they work, and whether they're compliant with anti-money laundering law.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 19] Pig Butchering Crypto Scam: Crypto’s Emerging Human Trafficking And Romance Scam Industry
We talked with Alastair McCready, who is based in Cambodia, about crypto, pig butchering romance scams, and human trafficking.
Mid-year Crypto Crime Update: Illicit Activity Falls With Rest of Market, With Some Notable Exceptions
2022 has been a tumultuous year for cryptocurrency markets, with significant price declines across all currencies in May and June.
Trolls Have Sent an Estimated $52,000 in Small Tornado Cash Payments Following OFAC Designation
Earlier this week, Tornado Cash became the second ever mixer and first ever DeFi protocol to be sanctioned by OFAC. Soon after, Crypto Twitter was ablaze.
Chainalysis Takes the Stand: How Expert Testimony Helped Convict the Creator of Two Fraudulent ICOs
On July 21, 2022, Ryan Felton pleaded guilty to multiple counts of wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering. Here’s how Chainalysis testimony helped secure his guilty plea.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 18] Behind The Scenes of the Chainalysis State of Cryptocurrency Investigations Survey
In this episode, Joe Saar joins Chainalysis CMO Ian Andrews to analyze the results of the State of Cryptocurrency Investigations Survey.
OFAC Sanctions Popular Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash for Laundering Crypto Stolen by North Korea’s Lazarus Group
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the popular Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, adding it to the Specially Designated Nationals List.
Introducing Chainalysis Community for Investigations
With Chainalysis Community, it’s now easier than ever to collaborate with forensic crypto experts on blockchain analysis.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 17] MEV Dark Forest: The Mystery Behind Ethereum Frontrunning
In episode 17 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast we talk with the anonymous CEO of Rook about maximal extractable value (MEV).
Vulnerabilities in Cross-chain Bridge Protocols Emerge as Top Security Risk
We estimate $2 billion in crypto has been stolen in 13 cross-chain bridge hacks so far in 2022. Learn about cross-chain bridge protocol vulnerabilities.
$2 Million and Counting: How Dozens of Pro-Russian Groups Are Using Cryptocurrency Donations to Fund the War in Ukraine
Pro-Russian social media accounts have collected millions of dollars in crypto donations since the start of the war in Ukraine. Here's how.
Introducing Chainalysis Government Solutions
Recently launched, Chainalysis Government Solutions is a Chainalysis subsidiary that will help government agencies investigate cryptocurrency-related cases.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 16] What You Need To Know Before The EU’s MiCA and Travel Rule Regulations Comes Into Effect
In episode 16 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk with Caroline Malcolm about the EU's MiCA & Travel Rule regulations.
Public Sector Survey Preview: Chainalysis 2022 State of Cryptocurrency Investigations
Crypto presents unique challenges to the public sector when it comes to criminal investigations. Preview the 2022 State of Cryptocurrency Investigations Survey.
Blockchain Analysis for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies: A Primer
Cryptocurrency addresses received $14 billion worth of illicit funds in 2021, and the threats behind those addresses were more varied than ever.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 15] Why Crypto Mixer Usage Has Reached All-time Highs in 2022
In episode 15 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk with Kim Grauer about how the usage of crypto mixers has hit all-time highs.
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