Law enforcement
From Scams to Nation State Threats: The Trusted Standard for Crypto Investigations
Crypto-enabled crime is no longer confined to the hidden corners of the internet. It now finances state adversaries, empowers organized…
APAC-based Law Enforcement Freezes $47 Million in Pig Butchering Funds Following Collaboration Among Chainalysis, OKX, Tether, and Binance
TL;DR “Pig butchering” scams have become a major criminal enterprise, combining investment fraud with human trafficking, resulting in billions in…
The US and Canada Join Forces to Combat Scams, Seizing Millions in Crypto
Last year, we launched Operation Spincaster, a first-of-its-kind public-private initiative designed to disrupt and prevent scams through coordinated global sprints.…
Chainalysis Identifies Large CSAM Website Using Cryptocurrency
Chainalysis has identified the cryptocurrency payments infrastructure of one of the largest child sexual abuse material (CSAM) websites operating on…
Policing the Metaverse: Podcast Ep. 165
If we look out 5-10 years, what is going to be more important to the next generation. Is it their…
Bybit Hack: Leveraging Transparency for Collaboration in the Wake of Record-Breaking Theft
[UPDATED: February 27, 2025; 9:40am EST] This blog has been updated to reflect the latest updates on the Bybit hack.…
Introducing the Chainalysis Asset Seizure Certification: A Game-Changer for Law Enforcement
Our latest crypto crime report reveals a staggering $40 billion in illicit activity, yet this figure represents only part of…
Operation Spincaster lands in Delta: Local police equipped to trace and freeze millions from scam wallet
In 2024, scams with a crypto nexus surged, becoming one of the most lucrative areas of illicit activity YTD, earning…
Operation Hackstone: Cross-Border Crypto Investigations: Podcast Ep. 137
Episode 137 of the Public Key podcast is here! Traditional financial crime has evolved from robbing banks to now draining…
Everything You Need To Know About Crypto Cartels: Podcast Ep. 135
Episode 135 of the Public Key podcast is here! Almost 110,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2023 and 80…
Building Bridges to Tackle Pig Butchering: Podcast Ep. 133
Episode 133 of the Public Key podcast is here! Erin West has been on this podcast 3 times and all…
Identifying and Seizing Illicit Crypto Assets using Chainalysis Investigations Solution
In the high-stakes world of modern law enforcement, the ability to effectively seize cryptocurrency has become crucial. As digital currencies…
The Secret Weapon Fighting Transnational Crypto Crime: Podcast Ep. 124
Episode 124 of the Public Key podcast is here! There are surveys that say 92% of the law enforcement analysts…
How the Chainalysis Crypto Investigations Solution Supports Cases From Lead Discovery to Illicit Seizures
Just over a decade ago, few people understood the emerging technologies surrounding cryptocurrency and blockchain, and even fewer investigators knew…
Operation Cronos: Infiltrating the LockBit Ransomware Syndicate: Podcast Ep. 122
Episode 122 of the Public Key podcast is here. Ever wonder what goes into taking down the world’s biggest ransomware…