Crypto crime

Crypto crime

Darknet Market Revenues Rise In 2023 As Markets Develop Role Specialization

As part of the 2024 Crypto Crime Report, darknet revenue was one of two categories that increased in 2023. Learn about more darknet market trends.

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Best of Public Key’s Pig Butchering Discussions – Ep. 98

Episode 98 features highlights of our discussions on Pig Butchering with guests Erin West, Alona Katz, Alastair McCready, Nicola Staub, and Matthew Hogan.

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2024 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report Preview – Ep. 97

In episode 97, the Crypto Crime Report has been released. The Chainalysis team joins to discuss interesting trends, Darknet markets, and more.

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OFAC Sanctions Russian National Ekaterina Zhdanova for Using Cryptocurrency to Launder Money on Behalf of Russian Elites and Ransomware Groups

OFAC sanctioned Russian national Ekaterina Zhdanova for using crypto to launder money on behalf of Russian elites and ransomware groups.

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The Chainalysis Law Enforcement Crypto Field Guide

Law enforcement should use the this guide to understand the common indicators of cryptocurrency usage they may encounter in investigations.

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OFAC Sanctions Tornado Cash Founder Roman Semenov, DOJ Files Charges Against Him and Co-founder Roman Storm in Coordinated Action

OFAC and DOJ charged and sanctioned Roman Semenov for his role in operating Tornado Cash and laundering money on behalf of Lazarus Group.

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Crypto and the Opioid Crisis: What Blockchain Analysis Reveals About Global Fentanyl Sales [UPDATED 3/7/24]

We analyze crypto and the opioid crisis, addresses associated with chemical shops suspected of selling fentanyl precursors & darknet market activity.

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Lessons from $11 Billion in Recovered Cryptocurrency: The Industry Needs Proper Incident Response

With $11 billion in recovered cryptocurrency, the industry needs proper incident response solutions. Here's what we've learned since launching our solution.

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How Law Enforcement is Combating Pig Butchering Crypto Scams: Podcast Ep. 45

In this Public Key Podcast episode, we talk with Erin West and Alona Katz, who are combating pig butchering crypto scams.

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Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Market Manipulation: Podcast Ep. 44

In Episode 44 of the Public Key podcast, Evan Kohlmann, of Cloudburst Technologies, dives deep into crypto market manipulation groups.

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The Chainalysis 2023 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 2 of 2): Podcast Ep. 42

In episode 42 of the Chainalysis Public Key crypto podcast, Kim Grauer continues our 2023 crypto crime report preview.

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[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 39] The Chainalysis 2023 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1 of 2)

In Episode 39 of the Public Key crypto podcast, Kim Grauer gives us a sneak peek of interesting findings from the 2023 Crypto Crime Report.

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2023 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Cryptocurrency Volumes Reach All-Time Highs Amid Surge in Sanctions Designations and Hacking

2022 was a tumultuous year for crypto, with many firms collapsing, amid allegations of fraud. Learn more about crypto-based crime here.