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FinCEN’s $60 Million Helix Fine Reveals how Regulators May Enforce Law on Mixers Moving Forward

FinCEN’s $60 Million Helix fine reveals how regulators may enforce law on mixers. In this link, read the key parts of FinCEN’s complaint against Helix.

Chainalysis Joins World Economic Forum Global Innovators Community to Further Promote Global Cryptocurrency Adoption

Chainalysis joins the World Economic Forum's Global Innovators community to promote global cryptocurrency adoption. Learn about how Chainalysis builds trust.

Banks Need to Understand Their Cryptocurrency Exposure Even If They Don’t Take Custody of Cryptocurrency

"Do you believe banks need to understand cryptocurrency? Read how banks can prepare to incorporate cryptocurrency into their compliance programs. Click here."

Chainalysis Grows Revenue 100% Year Over Year; Prepares for Surge in Private Sector Business

Chainalysis announced the results of a rapid expansion of business, increasing customers by 65% to drive 100% recurring revenue growth YoY in Q3 of 2020.

Why You Can’t Trace Funds Through Services Using Blockchain Analysis (And Why You Don’t Need to Anyway)

Are blockchain transactions traceable? We investigate more on tools like Chainalysis Reactor that allow investigators to trace the movement of cryptocurrency.

Crypto Ransomware Payments Involve Regulatory Risk. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Ransomware payments have regulatory risk. Read about the advisories related to facilitating crypto-ransomware payments from the U.S. Treasury.

The KuCoin Hack: What We Know So Far and How the Hackers are Using DeFi Protocols to Launder Stolen Funds

On September 25, 2020, hackers stole more than $275 million worth of crypto from KuCoin in one of the largest ever exchange hacks. Here's what we know.

Chainalysis Doubles Down on APAC Presence with New Singapore and Tokyo Offices

Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis company, today announced the opening of two new offices in Tokyo and Singapore.

Wyoming Partners with Chainalysis to Combat Money Laundering and Illicit Digital Asset Activity

Chainalysis announces partnership with the State of Wyoming’s Division of Banking to combat money laundering and other criminal activity.

Chainalysis’ First Ever Geography of Cryptocurrency Report is Here

Chainalysis’ geography of cryptocurrency report is here to study cryptocurrency usage worldwide and examine regional differences in its adoption. Learn more.

Eastern Europe: High Grassroots Adoption, Outsized Darknet Market and Ransomware Activity

Eastern Europe's crypto crime landscape shows that scams dominate and there is also significant ransomware activity.

The 2020 Global Crypto Adoption Index: Cryptocurrency is a Global Phenomenon

Want to learn more about the 2020 global Cryptocurrency Adoption Index? Read the Chainalysis study, which shows the countries leading the way.

Remittances and Fiat Currency Devaluation Drive Africa’s Growing Cryptocurrency Economy, and Big Exchanges Recognize the Opportunity

Remittances and Fiat Currency Devaluation Drive Africa’s Growing Cryptocurrency Economy, and Big Exchanges Recognize the Opportunity. Learn more.

How Latin America Mitigates Economic Turbulence with Cryptocurrency

What issues drive Latin American businesses and individuals to carry out commercial transactions with cryptocurrency? Click this link to learn more.

Singapore Bolsters New Cryptocurrency Regulations with Guidance for Businesses

With Singapore’s Payment Services Act (PSA) coming into effect, Singapore bolsters new Cryptocurrency regulations with guidance for businesses. Click here.

Chainalysis in Action: Justice Department Demands Forfeiture of 280 Cryptocurrency Addresses Associated with North Korea Exchange Hackers

"The U.S. recently sought to seize 280 cryptocurrency accounts tied to North Korean hacks that stole millions of cryptocurrency. Read more on this, here."

Hyperinflation and Sanctions Evasion: What On-Chain Data Tells Us About Venezuelans’ Trust in Cryptocurrency

From hyperinflation and sanctions evasion. Here's what on-chain data tells us about Venezuelans' trust in cryptocurrency and its important role in the economy.

Chainalysis Partners with Leading Australian Cryptocurrency Businesses

Chainalysis announced partnerships with leading Australia-based payments provider Assembly Payments and cryptocurrency exchanges CoinSpot and CoinJar