Crypto crime

Crypto crime

All Crime is Crypto Crime: Gurvais Grigg on How Blockchain Intelligence is Changing Law Enforcement

In conversation with Gurvais Grigg, ex-FBI and Chainalysis CTO, we discussed how how blockchain analysis can shift crime prevention from reactive to proactive.

Crypto crime

Anatomy of an Address Poisoning Scam

An address poisoning victim nearly lost $68 million in wrapped bitcoin. We uncovered over 82,000 crypto addresses linked to this campaign.

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Crypto crime

2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 2: China-based CSAM and Cybercrime Networks On The Rise, Pig Butchering Scams Remain Lucrative

In part 2 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime Update, we explore on-chain activity related to CSAM and the latest crypto scam trends like pig butchering.

Crypto crime

2024 Crypto Crime Mid-year Update Part 1: Cybercrime Climbs as Exchange Thieves and Ransomware Attackers Grow Bolder

In part 1 of our 2024 Mid-Year Crypto Crime update, we examine how illicit on-chain activity dropped 20% YTD but stolen funds and ransomware are rising.

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Crypto crime

How the Chainalysis Crypto Investigations Solution Supports Cases From Lead Discovery to Illicit Seizures

Learn how Chainalysis Crypto Investigation Solutions support cases by discovering valuable leads, building compelling cases, and seizing illicit assets.

Malign Interference and Crypto
Crypto crime

[REPORT PREVIEW] Malign Interference and Crypto: How Crypto Transaction Tracing Can Expose and Disrupt Malign Influence Efforts

Malign foreign state and non-state actors have used crypto to fund disinformation campaigns. Read our report preview on malign interference and crypto.

Crypto crime

[REPORT PREVIEW] Money Laundering and Cryptocurrency: Trends and new techniques for detection and investigation

Crypto-based money laundering encompasses all types of crime. With the right tools, investigators can leverage blockchain to uncover and dismantle illicit activity on-chain and beyond.

Crypto crime

Public Sector Survey Preview: The 2024 State of Cryptocurrency Investigations Report

We polled more than 800 public sector employees to learn about their perspectives on blockchain and their abilities to investigate crypto asset activity.

Crypto crime

Cracking Down on Sim-Swapping, Pig Butchering, and Crypto Crimes: Podcast Ep. 114

In episode 114, we are joined by Tony Moore of the LA County Sheriff's Department to discuss policing the cryptoverse and advanced Web3 investigations.

Crypto crime

Ransomware and the Crypto Threat Landscape in 2024: Podcast Ep. 113

In episode 113, we speak with Andrew Davis (Kivu Consulting) and go inside the world of ransomware in 2024 and payment negotiations.

Crypto crime

The Response to North Korea’s Crypto Heists: Podcast Ep. 109

In episode 109, we are joined by Jessica Peck (US DOJ) and Chris Wong (FBI) to discuss how North Korea uses crypto to fund its weapons program.

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Crypto crime

How To Use Blockchain Intelligence To Investigate Crypto Crime

Learn how law enforcement agencies can leverage blockchain intelligence to investigate crypto crime and gain a strategic advantage.

Crypto crime

Examining the Impact of Ransomware Disruptions: Qakbot, LockBit, and BlackCat

Examining the impact of ransomware disruptions in 2023 and 2024 on the Qakbot malware, and the LockBit and ALPHV-BlackCat RaaS groups.

Crypto crime

Former IRS-CI Chief Jim Lee: Why I’m Joining Chainalysis

Former Chief of premier financial investigative agency joining the blockchain analytics firm with most mature data.

Crypto crime

Intellectual Property Infringement: Crypto Used in Sales for Illicit Streaming Services and Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals

Read to learn about how crypto is used in sales for illicit streaming services and counterfeit pharmaceuticals.