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Global Fraud Summit 2026: From Fragmented Efforts to a Global Fraud Response
Chainalysis was proud to sponsor the 2026 Global Fraud Summit and to endorse our support for the Global Public-Private Partnership Framework.
OFAC Targets North Korean IT Worker Networks Using Cryptocurrency to Fund WMD Programs
OFAC sanctions individuals and entities facilitating DPRK IT worker fraud schemes that converted millions into cryptocurrency to fund weapons programs.
Assessing the FATF Targeted Report: The Shift Toward Secondary Market Monitoring for Stablecoins
Chainalysis analyzes the FATF's March 2026 targeted report on secondary-market stablecoin monitoring—what it means for AML programs, FIs, and global compliance. Read the breakdown.
Crypto Crime in 2025 Was Primarily Driven by 694% Surge in State-Driven Sanctions Evasion Volume
State-driven sanctions evasion volume surged 694% in 2025 as state actors like Russia and Iran industrialized evasion tactics.
Iranian Crypto Outflows Spike After Airstrikes Amid a Year of Rising On-Chain Activity
On-chain data shows a sharp increase in activity from major Iranian exchanges in the hours following the February 28, 2026 US-Israeli airstrikes.
OKX Adopts Chainalysis Alterya to Stop Fraud Before It Happens
The global exchange is deepening its safety tech stack alongside its longstanding partner in compliance.
Total Ransomware Payments Stagnate for Second Consecutive Year, While Attacks Escalate
In 2025, total on-chain ransomware payments fell by approximately 8% to $820 million in 2025, even as claimed attacks rose 50%.
From Fentanyl to Fraud: On-Chain Activity Highlights Illicit Market Evolution
Crypto fraud shop volumes declined from roughly $200 million to $87 million, while darknet markets remain resilient and increasingly interconnected.
Cryptocurrency Flows to Suspected Human Trafficking Services Surge 85% Year-over-Year
Cryptocurrency flows to suspected human trafficking services surged 85% between 2024 and 2025, reaching a scale of hundreds of millions.
Chainalysis Upgrades Support for Stellar with Automatic Token Support
Chainalysis is excited to announce upgraded support for Stellar, one of the longest-running blockchains in the ecosystem.
Chainalysis Hexagate Supports MegaETH Ecosystem with Real-Time Smart Contract Security Detection
MegaETH builders can now access Hexagate, the Chainalysis Web3 security solution that delivers real-time threat detection.
Meet the New Chainalysis Academy: Where Learning Becomes Mastery
We’ve built a continuous learning model that matches the pace and complexity of the work, and helps both individuals and institutions keep growing.
Sebastien Giroux Joins Chainalysis as Chief Financial Officer
Seb will lead the finance organization and serve as a bridge builder across functions as we invest in Chainalysis’s next phase of growth.
How Banks Should Engage with Stablecoins: Issue, Partner, or Integrate
This piece provides a practical framework to help banks evaluate their options and determine how to engage with stablecoins.
OFAC Designates Iranian-Linked Crypto Exchanges in First-Ever Action Targeting Digital Asset Firms in Iran’s Financial Sector
OFAC designates two crypto exchanges linked to an Iranian businessman, the first sanctions against digital asset firms operating in Iran's financial sector.
MoonPay Scales Compliance Operations with Chainalysis and Unit21 Partnership
MoonPay partnered with Chainalysis and leveraged its integration with Unit21 to build a single, streamlined environment for investigations.
Chinese Language Money Laundering Networks Emerge as Major Facilitators of the Illicit Crypto Economy, Now Driving 20% of Laundering Activity
Chinese-language money laundering networks processed $16.1 billion in illicit funds in 2025, dominating over 20% of crypto money laundering activity.
Why Now is the Time for the UK to Lead the Global Fight against Crypto-enabled Fraud
The UK is making unprecedented investments in fraud-fighting technology while pioneering international operations to disrupt scam networks at their sources.
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