Sanctions
OFAC Sanctions Popular Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash for Laundering Crypto Stolen by North Korea’s Lazarus Group
The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned the popular Ethereum mixer Tornado Cash, adding it to the Specially Designated Nationals List.
$2 Million and Counting: How Dozens of Pro-Russian Groups Are Using Cryptocurrency Donations to Fund the War in Ukraine
Pro-Russian social media accounts have collected millions of dollars in crypto donations since the start of the war in Ukraine. Here's how.
Crypto Mixer Usage Reaches All-time Highs in 2022, With Nation State Actors and Cybercriminals Contributing Significant Volume
Crypto mixers are a go-to tool for cybercriminals and one of the most important types of crypto services for compliance professionals to understand.
Cryptocurrency Markets Aren’t Liquid Enough for Mass Russian Sanctions Evasion
Do crypto markets have enough liquidity for mass sanctions evasion or capital flight by Russian oligarchs? Learn more from Chainalysis.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST EPISODE 2] Is Crypto The New Way To Fundraise During War?
In episode 2 of the Public Key crypto podcast we discuss if cryptocurrency is the new way to fundraise during war.
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.
[CHAINALYSIS PODCAST PREMIERE EPISODE] Can Russia Use Cryptocurrency to Evade Sanctions?
In Episode 1 of the Chainalysis Public Key Podcast host Ian Andrews, CMO, discusses if Russia can use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions.
체이널리시스, 가상자산 제재 감시 툴 ‘오라클’ 무료 출시
Chainalysis sanctions screening tools are now available in Korean, giving Korean financial institutions and VASPs real-time OFAC/UN/EU compliance support.
Cryptocurrency Brings Millions in Aid to Ukraine, But Could It Also Be Used For Russian Sanctions Evasion?
Crypto is taking on an important role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, from aid to Ukraine to potential sanctions evasion for Russia.
History Has Its Eyes on Crypto. Let’s Prove It’s on the Right Side.
We’re making two new tools available for sanctions data: an API expected to launch next month, and an on-chain oracle available now. We explain the background for building these tools, why they’re critical now, and how they will work.
How Chainalysis Helps Compliance Teams Address Sanctions Red Flags
In this blog, we examine several red flags for crypto sanctions evasion and how Chainalysis KYT can help businesses identify and act on them.
Everything You Need to Know About OFAC’s New Sanctions Guidance for Cryptocurrency Businesses
Did you hear about the OFAC’s new sanctions guidance for Cryptocurrency businesses? Get all the details here- click this link for more information.
OFAC Highlights the Importance of Ransomware Prevention & Reporting in Latest Advisory
Read the advisory released by OFAC that highlights the importance of ransomware prevention and reporting in the latest advisory. Click this for more.
15% of All Ransomware Payments Made in 2020 Carried a Risk of Sanctions Violations
As we explore in our 2021 Crypto Crime Report, 15% of All Ransomware Payments Made in 2020 Carried a Risk of Sanctions Violations.
Introducing Chainalysis Crypto Crime Intelligence Briefs
Chainalysis's new Crypto Crime Intelligence Briefs identify new groups and services transacting with cryptocurrency. Click to read the first three briefs.
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