Money Laundering

Money Laundering

OFAC Sanctions Iran-Backed Houthi Network for Facilitating Weapons Procurement from Russia via Cryptocurrency

We look at how the Houthis operate and review the on-chain exposure of the designated crypto addresses.

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Money Laundering

United States DOJ and FBI Seize Cryptocurrency in Major Disruption of Hamas Terrorist Financing Scheme

Details of the DOJ’s operation, the role of cryptocurrency in facilitating terrorist financing, and broader implications for counter-terrorism efforts.

Money Laundering

35% Year-over-Year Decrease in Ransomware Payments, Less than Half of Recorded Incidents Resulted in Victim Payments

Crypto ransomware experienced significant changes in 2024 with total ransom payments decreasing 35.82% YoY. Learn more in the 2025 Crypto Crime Report.

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オンチェーン犯罪の多様化と専門化により、不正取引量は記録的な年となる見通し

オンチェーン犯罪の多様化と専門化により、不正取引量は記録的な年となる見通し ー 2025 Crypto Crime Report (暗号資産関連犯罪レポート) 概観:盗難資金、詐欺、ランサムウェアなど、暗号資産を基盤とする犯罪における2025年の主要なトレンドに関する最新情報

Money Laundering

NCAによる数十億ドル規模のロシアのマネーロンダリング・ネットワークの壊滅、ならびにOFACによる経済制裁措置

NCAが数十億ドル規模のロシアのマネーロンダリング・ネットワークを壊滅させた事案を取り上げます。NCAによる数十億ドル規模のロシアのマネーロンダリング・ネットワークの壊滅、ならびにOFACによる経済制裁措置について

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NCA Disrupts Multi-Billion Dollar Russian Money Laundering Network, OFAC Sanctions Related Individuals and Entities

We explore the NCA’s disruption of a multi-billion dollar Russian money laundering network, which provided services to a wide range of illicit actors.

Money Laundering

日本における暗号資産のマネーロンダリング: 日本の視点から見たグローバルの共通問題

2024 日本における暗号資産犯罪のトレンド 暗号資産を基盤としたマネーロンダリングはあらゆる種類の犯罪を網羅するようになっています。適切なツールと知識があれば、捜査官はブロックチェーンの透明性を活用して、オンチェーンおよびオフチェーンの不正行為を明らかにし対処することができます。

Money Laundering

Crypto Money Laundering in Japan: Global Problem, Local Perspectives

Money laundering and scams remain a significant risk for Japanese crypto services, despite their generally low exposure to global illicit entities.

Money Laundering

[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.

Money Laundering

Money Laundering Activity Spread Across More Service Deposit Addresses in 2023, Plus New Tactics from Lazarus Group

Learn about crypto money laundering in 2023, key trends, and how money laundering tactics are changing in our preview of the 2024 Crypto Crime Report.

Money Laundering

Stopping Pig Butchering and Crypto Scam Epidemic Podcast Ep. 93

Learn about the fight against crypto scams, pig butchering, and romance scams with Nicola Staub, CEO of CYBERA.

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Funds Stolen from Crypto Platforms Fall More Than 50% in 2023, but Hacking Remains a Significant Threat as Number of Incidents Rises

Read to learn about 2023 crypto hacking trends, including DeFi attack vectors and activity of North Korea-affiliated cyber criminals.

Money Laundering

U.S. Sanctions Crypto Mixer Sinbad.io for Role in North Korean Laundering Activities

OFAC has sanctioned crypto mixer Sinbad for its role in North Korean laundering activities, following last year's takedown of Tornado Cash and Blender.io. This action demonstrates a significant crackdown on state-sponsored cybercrime.

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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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Russian and North Korean Cyberattack Infrastructure Converge: New Hacking Data Raises National Security Concerns

Chainalysis data shows a concerning collaboration between North Korean and Russian cybercriminals. DPRK-linked hacking groups are using a Russian exchange for laundering illicit crypto assets, posing significant challenges for global law enforcement.