Money Laundering

Money Laundering

Case Study: How We Track Crypto Money Laundering for Off-Chain Crime

Many criminals use crypto to launder money made from crimes that happened off-chain. Read to learn about how we track the on-chain activity.

Money Laundering

Cryptocurrency Mining Pools and Money Laundering: Two Real World Examples

Learn how cybercriminals can money launder cryptocurrency via mining pools, with two real world examples involving ransomware and scams.

Money Laundering

OFAC Sanctions Dubai-based Financial Services Firm and CEO for Role in Russian Sanctions Evasion, Includes Crypto Address as SDN Identifier

OFAC sanctioned John Hanafin and Dubai-based firm Huriya for helping Russian nationals move assets abroad. Read here for the crypto angle.

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DPRK Facilitators Charged and Sanctioned, Shedding Light on North Korean Crypto Money Laundering Processes

OFAC sanctioned three individuals operating in China for facilitating DPRK cryptocurrency money laundering activities. Learn more.

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Crypto Money Laundering: Four Exchange Deposit Addresses Received Over $1 Billion in Illicit Funds in 2022

Did you know four exchange deposit addresses received over $1 billion in illicit funds in 2022? Read more about money laundering in crypto.

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$30 Million Seized: How the Cryptocurrency Community Is Making It Difficult for North Korean Hackers To Profit

More than $30M worth of the crypto stolen by North Korean-linked hackers has been seized. Here's how Chainalysis tracked down the funds.

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OFAC Sanctions Hydra Following Law Enforcement Shutdown of the Darknet Market, As Well As Russian Exchange Garantex

Following a joint operation involving several US law enforcement agencies, German federal police shut down the Russia-based Hydra Market.

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How NFT Platforms Can Get Ahead of AML Risk

Salman Banaei of Chainalysis shares how NFT platforms can get ahead of AML risks, when they come under AML/CFT requirements, and the steps to take.

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Crime and NFTs: Chainalysis Detects Significant Wash Trading and Some NFT Money Laundering In this Emerging Asset Class

Chainalysis detects significant wash trading and some NFT money laundering in this emerging asset class. Download the NFT Market Report

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DeFi Takes on Bigger Role in Money Laundering But Small Group of Centralized Services Still Dominate

DeFi has taken on a bigger role in money laundering but small groups of centralized services are still dominating. Explore more trends.

Money Laundering

270 Service Deposit Addresses Drive 55% of Money Laundering in Cryptocurrency

Explore the latest trends and insights on crypto money laundering. Learn how to protect your investments and stay compliant with Chainalysis.

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FinCEN’s $60 Million Helix Fine Reveals how Regulators May Enforce Law on Mixers Moving Forward

FinCEN’s $60 Million Helix fine reveals how regulators may enforce law on mixers. In this link, read the key parts of FinCEN’s complaint against Helix.

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Crypto Money Laundering: How Criminals Cash Out Billions in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Crypto money laundering sees billions of dollars move through financial crimes. Learn more about the main players in the ecosystem.

Money Laundering

Crypto Money Laundering: How Criminals Cash Out Billions in Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies

Crypto money laundering sees billions of dollars move through financial crimes. Learn more about crypto money laundering and the main enablers of this activity.