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Is Bitcoin Traceable?

Is Bitcoin traceable? While blockchains are public, they're not easy to read. Transaction graphing tools make these activities easy to understand and analyze.

OFAC Sanctions Hydra Following Law Enforcement Shutdown of the Darknet Market, As Well As Russian Exchange Garantex

Following a joint operation involving several US law enforcement agencies, German federal police shut down the Russia-based Hydra Market.

[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST PREMIERE EPISODE] Can Russia Use Cryptocurrency to Evade Sanctions?

In Episode 1 of the Chainalysis Public Key Podcast host Ian Andrews, CMO, discusses if Russia can use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.

체이널리시스, 가상자산 제재 감시 툴 ‘오라클’ 무료 출시

Chainalysis sanctions screening tools are now available in Korean, giving Korean financial institutions and VASPs real-time OFAC/UN/EU compliance support.

Cryptocurrency Brings Millions in Aid to Ukraine, But Could It Also Be Used For Russian Sanctions Evasion?

Crypto is taking on an important role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from aid to Ukraine to potential sanctions evasion for Russia.

Cross River Expands Its Cryptocurrency Services; Selects Chainalysis as Partner for Best-In-Class Compliance

Chainalysis and Cross River have partnered to enable crypto companies to build and scale, with regulatory expertise and compliance already built in. Read now.

Senate Hearing on “Understanding the Role of Digital Assets in Illicit Finance” Underscores the Value of Blockchain Transparency

Testimony from the senate hearing on blockchain transparency shed light on how vulnerable populations use crypto and how illicit actors abuse them.

Chainalysis Links London 2022: On-Demand Sessions Now Available

Sessions from Links London 2022 are now available on-demand.

History Has Its Eyes on Crypto. Let’s Prove It’s on the Right Side.

We’re making two new tools available for sanctions data: an API expected to launch next month, and an on-chain oracle available now. We explain the background for building these tools, why they’re critical now, and how they will work.

Biden’s Executive Order Signals the United States’s Commitment to Responsible Innovation in Crypto

Read the three key points from Biden’s executive order committing to responsible innovation in crypto. Learn more from Chainalysis.

Introducing Cross-Chain Investigations in Reactor: Enhancing Crypto Tracing

Chainalysis introduces Cross-Chain Investigations to Reactor, providing the best way to trace cryptocurrency cross-chain transfers across blockchains.

How Chainalysis Helps Compliance Teams Address Sanctions Red Flags

In this blog, we examine several red flags for crypto sanctions evasion and how Chainalysis KYT can help businesses identify and act on them.

Cryptocurrency Sanctions — 6 Steps for Exchange Compliance

Exchanges must build out robust compliance programs to mitigate the risks of cryptocurrency sanctions violations. Here are six steps exchanges should take.

Exploring Blockchains: A Simple Guide

A blockchain is a ledger of records distributed across a network of computers made up of blocks consisting of transactions, metadata, and a cryptographic hash.

BNY Mellon To Integrate Chainalysis Product Suite for Cryptocurrency Compliance

BNY Mellon will be the first Global Systemically Important Bank with plans to utilize Chainalysis compliance software as part of its risk management program.

Five Reasons Why 2022 Will Be The Year Regulators Around The World Take On Crypto

We break down how governments regulate crypto, the major crypto regulations under consideration, and how the crypto industry can help.

Criminal Whales Hold over $25 Billion in Cryptocurrency From Multitude of Illicit Sources

In the last year law enforcement has grown their ability to seize crypto from criminals holding over $25B in Crypto.

Russian Cybercriminals Drive Significant Ransomware and Cryptocurrency-based Money Laundering Activity

Significant ransomware and crypto-based money laundering comes from Russian cybercriminals. Learn more from the 2022 Crypto Crime Report.