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Introducing Chainalysis Crypto Crime Intelligence Briefs

Chainalysis's new Crypto Crime Intelligence Briefs identify new groups and services transacting with cryptocurrency. Click to read the first three briefs.

Libra’s New White Paper Makes Big Strides for Compliance. Here’s Why That Matters for Cryptocurrency.

Libra Association released version 2.0 of its white paper, containing several vital updates for compliance. Read here why that matters for cryptocurrency.

Making Cryptocurrency Part of the Solution to Human Trafficking

Read Chainalysis research on how cryptocurrency intersects with human trafficking and plans to counteract this activity. Click this link for more on this.

Ransomware Attackers Aren’t Sparing Anyone During Covid-19

Covid-19 ransomware attacks are targeting hospitals and healthcare organizations. Learn more about which ransomware strains were active during Covid-19.

Covid-19 Has Wiped Out 33% of Cryptocurrency Scammers’ Revenue, But That’s Not the Whole Story

Did you know Covid-19 has wiped out 33% of cryptocurrency scammers’ revenue? Chainalysis digs deeper into Covid-19’s impact on different types of scams.

Analyzing Cryptocurrency Market Events with On-Chain Data

"Learn more about analyzing cryptocurrency market events with on-chain data to algorithmically identify and investigate market events. Read more here."

WTF Is Going On in the Bitcoin Market?

It’s hard to see where the Bitcoin market will go next - large increases in exchange inflows are a good sign. Learn how on-chain data can help. Click this.

New OFAC Sanctions and DOJ Complaint for North Korea-Linked Cryptocurrency Laundering Scheme: What You Need to Know

New updates in the DOJ revised its civil forfeiture filing to include another 33 Bitcoin and Ethereum addresses implicated in this money laundering scheme.

Cryptocurrency Typologies Guide: Who’s Who on the Blockchains?

Interested in who’s who on the blockchains? Check Chainalysis cryptocurrency typologies guide representing the key services and groups. Check it out now.

The Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report is Here. Download to Learn Why 2019 Was the Year of the Ponzi Scheme.

Cryptocurrency adoption is increasing, with 18% of Americans and 35% of millennials purchasing it. Read the Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report here for more.

Darknet Market Activity Higher Than Ever in 2019 Despite Closures. How Does Law Enforcement Respond?

After a small decline in 2018, total darknet market sales grew 70% in 2019 to over $790 million in crypto, making it the first time sales surpassed $600 million.

Ransomware Goes Mass Market

Ransomware attacks are on the rise, but it’s difficult to calculate their impact. Read more about the increasing amount of ransomware attacks.

What European Cryptocurrency Exchanges Need to Know about 5AMLD

Europe introduced the 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive in January 2022. Read what European crypto exchanges need to know about 5AMLD.

As Exchanges Beef Up Security Measures, Hackers Get More Sophisticated

2019 saw more cryptocurrency hacks than any other year. But of the 11 attacks this year, none of them came close to matching the scale of major heists.

Terrorism Financing in Early Stages with Cryptocurrency But Advancing Quickly

Cryptocurrency as a terrorism financing tool presents difficult issues for the intelligence community. We compare case studies of two such campaigns.

Crypto Money Laundering: How Criminals Cash Out Billions in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Crypto money laundering sees billions of dollars move through financial crimes. Learn more about the main players in the ecosystem.

Crypto Money Laundering: How Criminals Cash Out Billions in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Crypto money laundering sees billions of dollars move through financial crimes. Learn more about crypto money laundering and the main enablers of this activity.

PlusToken Scammers Didn’t Just Steal $2+ Billion Worth of Cryptocurrency. They May Also Be Driving Down the Price of Bitcoin. [UPDATED 3/12/2020]

In addition to stealing $2+ billion worth of cryptocurrency, PlusToken scammers may also be driving down the price of bitcoin. Updated 3/12/2020.