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Exploring MiCA Licensing: The EU’s New Crypto Regulations, Part 2

The EU recently agreed to some of the most comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations to date. Learn about the EU crypto regulations and MiCA licensing.

Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume

Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals and one of the most important types of crypto services for compliance professionals to understand.

Introducing Chainalysis Academy

Do you want to learn more about cryptocurrency or blockchain technology? Chainalysis Academy is a free, publicly available resource for the crypto-curious.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 14] – Putting The Stability Back Into Stablecoins

In episode 14 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk with Caroline Hill from Circle about stablecoins and reserves transparency.

MiCA’s Crypto Travel Rule: EU’s New Crypto Regulations, Part 1

The European Council has agreed on comprehensive cryptocurrency regulations with components including MiCA and the Travel Rule.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 13] Behind the Scenes of the Chainalysis State of Web3 Report

In episode 13 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk about the biggest highlights from the Chainalysis State of Web3 report.

Virtual Real Estate on the Rise in the Metaverse

Recent trends point to a metaverse built on blockchains & featuring virtual real estate. Learn how AR, VR, and NFTS are shaping this reality.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 12] Blockchain Investigations and Illicit Threats Emerging In Crypto Ecosystem

In episode 12 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk about tracing stolen cryptocurrency and complex blockchain investigations.

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Exploring DAOs: Uncovering Web3 Ownership Realities

Internet-native and blockchain-based, DAOs are a staple of web3. Learn more about how they're made, what they hold, and why they exist.

Introducing the Chainalysis Crypto Incident Response Program

Chainalysis has launched a Crypto Incident Response Program that provides rapid response retainer service for high-risk cryptocurrency businesses. Click now.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 11] – Chainalysis: The Past, The Present, The Future

Episode 11 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we talk about going from Bitcoin skeptic to believer.

How the Crypto Industry Can Leverage Blockchains’ Transparency to Understand and Prevent Market Contagion

Learn how the cryptocurrency industry can leverage blockchains’ transparency to understand and prevent market contagion.

New Layer 1 Blockchains Are Expanding the DeFi Ecosystem, But No Eth Killers Yet

This blog is a preview of our State of Web3 Report. Sign up here to download your copy!

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 10] – What Does Crypto VC Funding Look Like In A Bear Market?

Episode 10 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, is here! In this episode, we discuss crypto investing fundraising in a market downturn.

The Trades That Triggered TerraUSD’s Collapse

How did TerraUSD (UST) crash? We identify two traders that broke its peg, multiple defenses that slowed its decline, and the forces that drove it to collapse.

SSNDOB Shutdown: DOJ Announces Closure of Darknet Market Selling Social Security Numbers and Other Personally Identifiable Information

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the shutdown of SSNDOB, a marketplace that sold personally identifiable information (PII) of victims around the world.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 9] Crypto Custody In The Wake Of MICA Regulations

Episode 9 of the Chainalysis Public Key podcast covers physical & digital asset custody and the impact of proposed MICA regulations in the EU.

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DeFi-Driven Speculation Pushes Decentralized Exchanges’ On-Chain Transaction Volumes Past Centralized Platforms

DeFi-driven speculation pushes decentralized exchanges’ on-chain transaction volumes past centralized platforms. Learn more.