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Crypto Crime in 2025 Was Primarily Driven by 694% Surge in State-Driven Sanctions Evasion Volume

State-driven sanctions evasion volume surged 694% in 2025 as state actors like Russia and Iran industrialized evasion tactics.

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Crypto National Security and Pig Butchering: Podcast Ep. 174

Andrew Fierman and Erin West break down pig butchering scams, crypto national security, global scam compounds, and the $15B in crypto tied to illicit networks.

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U.S. Launches New Strike Force to Combat $10 Billion Southeast Asian Scam Industry; OFAC Targets Burma-Based Cyber Scam Network

U.S. announces new Scam Center Strike Force to combat pig butchering as OFAC sanctions group tied to crypto investment scams.

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Inside the FBI: Crypto, Crime and National Security: Podcast Ep. 171

FBI Deputy Assistant Director James Barnacle joins Chainalysis Co-founder Jonathan Levin to discuss crypto crime, ransomware, and national security strategy.

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APAC-based Law Enforcement Freezes $47 Million in Pig Butchering Funds Following Collaboration Among Chainalysis, OKX, Tether, and Binance

This successful investigation involved a collaboration between Chainalysis, OKX, Binance, and Tether.

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OFAC Sanctions Funnull Technology Inc. for Supporting Pig Butchering Scams

OFAC sanctioned Funnull Technology, a Philippines-based technology firm, for its roles in facilitating crypto pig butchering scams.

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What is Authorized Push Payment (APP) Fraud? Understanding Crypto-Related Scams & Prevention

Learn how authorized push payment (APP) fraud works, why crypto is a key target, and how Chainalysis Alterya helps detect and prevent fraud in real time.

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The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 1): Podcast Ep. 151

Host Eitan Danon is joined by Andrew Fierman in episode 151 for our preview of the 2025 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report.

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The Scamdemic: New Age of Crypto, AI and Fraud: Podcast Ep. 149

For episode 149, Trisha Kothari of Unit21 joins to discuss the rise of deepfakes, what it means for financial security, and solutions to combat financial crime.

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Operation Hackstone: Cross-Border Crypto Investigations: Podcast Ep. 137

Learn more about how crypto crime fighting across borders is transforming with Homeland Security’s Operation Hackstone in episode 137.

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Building Bridges to Tackle Pig Butchering: Podcast Ep. 133

In Episode 133 of Public Key, Erin West discusses the fight against pig butchering scams, the evolution of crypto crime, and the need for collaboration with law enforcement and a national strategy.

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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.

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Everything You Need to Know About Crypto Regulations in 2024: Podcast Ep. 108

In episode 108, we speak with Thom Hook of MoonPay to break down the 2024 crypto regulatory framework and what needs to change in the US for innovation.

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Insights From 100 Episodes of Public Key: Podcast Ep. 100

Episode 100 of Public Key is here! We explore Public Key's journey and key lessons learned over the past 100 episodes with host Ian Andrews and Kim Grauer.

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The On-chain Footprint of Southeast Asia’s ‘Pig Butchering’ Compounds: Human Trafficking, Ransoms, and Hundreds of Millions Scammed

Read our blog to learn about the intersection of pig butchering scams and human trafficking, and see analysis of related crypto activity.