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Chainalysis and the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) Sign MoU to Strengthen Virtual Asset Investigation Capabilities

Chainalysis signed an MoU with the Korean National Police Agency to deepen cooperation on virtual asset crime investigation.

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체이널리시스와 대한민국 경찰청(KNPA), 디지털 자산 수사 역량 강화를 위한 양해각서(MoU) 체결

Chainalysis signed an MoU with the Korean National Police Agency to deepen cooperation on virtual asset crime investigation.

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Crypto in Modern Day Conflict Zones: Podcast Ep. 157

How are crypto and national security colliding? Ex-CIA analyst Yaya Fanusie reveals how digital assets reshape global power and fuel illicit activity.

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What You Need To Know About Crypto and National Security: Podcast Ep. 147

Wondering how crypto fits in with U.S Sanctions and national security concerns? On Ep. 147 of Public Key, Security Advisor of SentinelOne shows us exactly how.

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i2 Group Partners with Chainalysis to Enhance Intelligence Solution with Cryptocurrency Insights for National Security and Law Enforcement Agencies

i2 Group is partnering with Chainalysis to enhance its intelligence solution with cryptocurrency insights from the blockchain data platform.

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U.S. and U.K. Disrupt Lockbit Ransomware Group and Indict Two Russian Nationals While OFAC Levies Sanctions

On February 20, 2024, an international law enforcement effort resulted in the takedown of key LockBit infrastructure and two indictments.

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Ransomware Payments Exceed $1 Billion in 2023, Hitting Record High After 2022 Decline

Ransomware attackers broke records in 2023, pulling in over $1 billion from victims. Learn how and get the trends you need to know for 2024.

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Correcting the Record: Inaccurate Methodologies for Estimating Cryptocurrency’s Role in Terrorism Financing

Following Hamas' attacks on Israel, we're seeing inaccurate estimations of crypto's role in terrorism financing. Let's correct the record.

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Grassroots Crypto Adoption Continues in Eastern Europe Despite Russia-Ukraine War

Read to learn about the latest trends in crypto adoption for Eastern Europe, including the impact of the Russia-Ukraine War and more.

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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.

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OFAC and South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sanction Entities Associated with North Korean Hacking and IT Worker Crypto Payment Schemes

OFAC sanctioned Chinyong IT and employee for placing North Korean IT workers in overseas roles, funneling money back to DPRK via crypto.

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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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United States Sanctions and Charges Russia-based Ransomware Developer Mikhail Matveev

Mikhail Matveev is a Russia-based ransomware developer sanctioned by OFAC and charged by the DOJ in May 2023. Read to learn more.

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Bitcoin in War: OP_RETURN Callouts of Russian Military Bitcoin Addresses Point to Blockchains’ Growing Role in Geopolitical Conflict

Chainalysis found a direct, aggressive usage of Bitcoin for counterintelligence through the unusual weaponization of the OP_RETURN field. Read more here.

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2022 Biggest Year Ever For Crypto Hacking with $3.8 Billion Stolen, Primarily from DeFi Protocols and by North Korea-linked Attackers

Crypto hacking had its biggest year ever in 2022 with $3.8 billion stolen primarily from DeFi protocols and largely conducted by North Korean-linked hackers.