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Poly Network Attacker Returning Funds After Pulling Off Biggest DeFi Theft Ever

Poly Network attacker is returning $612 million worth of cryptocurrency funds after pulling off the biggest DeFi theft ever. Learn more about it here.

Announcement: Chainalysis Now Covers Dogecoin

Due to its popularity and use for criminal activity, Chainalysis now covers Dogecoin, a popular crypto asset. Learn more on Chainalysis’ coverage of Dogecoin.

[REPORT PREVIEW] Why Is China Launching the Digital Yuan?

Why Is China Launching the Digital Yuan? And will it be a threat to the U.S. dollar? Read the Chainalysis report on China’s cryptocurrency economy now.

How Continuous Cryptocurrency Transaction Monitoring Gives Compliance Teams Peace of Mind

Learn why continuous cryptocurrency transaction monitoring is a necessary part of compliance software to give teams insight into potentially risky transactions.

Not All Blockchain Analysis Providers Are the Same and Other Insights from FATF’s Second 12-Month Review

One of the highlights of FATF’s Second 12-Month Review is a comparison of data on P2P transactions that do not involve a VASP. Click here to learn more.

Israeli Government Seizes Cryptocurrency Addresses Associated with Hamas Donation Campaigns

Israel’s NBCTF recently seized cryptocurrency held by several wallets associated with donation campaigns carried out by Hamas. Learn more about this here.

Cryptocurrency Ecosystem Comparison: Bitcoin vs. Ethereum vs. Stablecoins

The blockchains that make up cryptocurrency ecosystem have a number of use-cases. Learn more about how they differ and complement each other.

Chainalysis Launches New Market Intel Offerings to Meet Demand for Cryptocurrency Data and Insights from Financial Institutions

Chainalysis announced the launch of 3 subscription options to Market Intel, a data-driven product that provides powerful insights into cryptocurrency markets.

Announcing Our Series E

Chainalysis announced a $100 million Series E financing led by Coatue, bringing their valuation to $4.2 billion. Read more details.

[REPORT PREVIEW] Mapping the Key Players in the Cryptocurrency Ecosystem

If you’re new to the cryptocurrency ecosystem. Chainalysis guide and map of the key players in the Cryptocurrency ecosystem. Download the entire report here.

Bitcoin Gains by Country: Who Benefited the Most from the 2020 Boom?

2020 was an important year for Bitcoin. An influx of institutional dollars sent it to all-time highs. We break down Bitcoin gains in 2020 by investors’ home country.

FATF’s Proposed Updated Guidance for Cryptocurrency Regulation: Everything You Need to Know

FAFT's proposed updated guidance for cryptocurrency regulation takes a more technology-agnostic approach. Learn more about the proposed updates here.

The May 2021 Cryptocurrency Crash Explained: Selling by Retail and not Institutions is Driving Crypto Price Plunge

The May 2021 Cryptocurrency Crash is driven by retail sales, not institutional purchases, as per Chainalysis's Philip Gradwell's Market Intel report. Read now.

Ransomware 2021: Critical Mid-year Update [REPORT PREVIEW]

Ransomware exploded in 2020 and showed no signs of slowing down nearly 5 months into 2021. Learn more from our mid-year update on ransomware.

U.S. Government Targets Russian Influence Operations with Cryptocurrency Nexus

U.S. Government Targets Russian Influence Operations with Cryptocurrency Nexus. Find out how blockchain analysis can reveal insights into their operations.

15% of All Ransomware Payments Made in 2020 Carried a Risk of Sanctions Violations

As we explore in our 2021 Crypto Crime Report, 15% of All Ransomware Payments Made in 2020 Carried a Risk of Sanctions Violations.

Why I Joined Chainalysis After 23 Years at the FBI

Find out why Gurvais Grigg recently joined Chainalysis as CTO after 23 years at the FBI. Read more about Grigg's decision and new role here. Click now.

Announcing Our Series D

"On their mission to build trust in blockchains, Chainalysis has raised $100 million and is now valued at over $2 billion. Click this link to learn more."