Crime
Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume
Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals and one of the most important types of crypto services for compliance professionals to understand.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 12] Blockchain Investigations and Illicit Threats Emerging In Crypto Ecosystem
In episode 12 of Public Key, the Chainalysis podcast, we talk about tracing stolen cryptocurrency and complex blockchain investigations.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 8] The Lazarus Heist: A Peek Inside North Korea’s Global Cyber War
Episode 8 of the Chainalysis Public Key podcast takes a look at North Korea’s global cyber war and the role of the Lazarus Group.
Theft, Money Laundering, and NFT Market Manipulation Underline Importance of Safety and Compliance in Web3
Safety and compliance are important aspects in Web3 especially due to theft, money laundering, and NFT market manipulation. Learn more now.
Hackers Are Stealing More Cryptocurrency From DeFi Platforms Than Ever Before
The first three months of 2022 have seen more and bigger DeFi hacks than ever before. Attackers stole $1.3 billion worth of crypto in Q1.
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.
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.
As Ransomware Payments Continue to Grow, So Too Does Ransomware’s Role in Geopolitical Conflict
Along with ransomware payments, ransomware's role in geopolitical conflicts grows. Download the 2022 Crypto Crime Report to learn more.
U.S. Government Seizes Bitcoin Worth a Record $3.6B Connected to the 2016 Bitfinex Hack
The permanent record left by the blockchain can assist in recovering assets from theft. Read more about the Bitfinex hacking incident of 2016.
[UPDATED 1/30/23] Lessons from the Wormhole Exploit: Smart Contract Vulnerabilities Introduce Risk; Blockchains’ Transparency Makes It Hard for Bad Actors to Cash Out
The Wormhole hack was the second-largest DeFi protocol theft, making off with over $320 million in crypto. Learn what happened and why it matters.
Crime and NFTs: Chainalysis Detects Significant Wash Trading and Some NFT Money Laundering In this Emerging Asset Class
Chainalysis detects significant wash trading and some NFT money laundering in this emerging asset class. Download the NFT Market Report
DeFi Takes on Bigger Role in Money Laundering But Small Group of Centralized Services Still Dominate
DeFi has taken on a bigger role in money laundering but small groups of centralized services are still dominating. Explore more trends.
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