Crypto crime

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.

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.

Crypto crime

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.

Crypto crime

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.

Crypto crime

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.

Crypto crime

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.