Scams
Approval Phishing: From Just One Case to Full-Scale Disruption
What is approval phishing? Scammers reuse the same wallets across victims and abuse a legitimate approval feature, so a single case can expose their entire network. Learn how to detect and disrupt it at scale.
How Ghana’s EOCO and the UK NCA are Using Blockchain Analysis to Return $15 Million to Fraud Victims
Learn how Ghana's EOCO and the UK NCA used Chainalysis Reactor to trace and seize $15.1M in crypto fraud proceeds and return funds to victims.
Operation Atlantic: How Public-Private Collaboration Is Freezing Millions in Crypto Scam Proceeds
Operation Atlantic focused on approval phishing scams that trick victims into granting criminals permission to drain their wallets.
Global Fraud Summit 2026: From Fragmented Efforts to a Global Fraud Response
Chainalysis was proud to sponsor the 2026 Global Fraud Summit and to endorse our support for the Global Public-Private Partnership Framework.
Chainalysis in Action: Reactor Powers Microsoft’s Civil Action against RaccoonO365
Learn how blockchain evidence, traced with Chainalysis Reactor, played a key role in supporting Microsoft’s civil action against RaccoonO365.
DOJ Seizes $15 Billion in Bitcoin as U.S. and U.K. Target Massive Southeast Asian Crypto Scam Network
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) launched a record-breaking forfeiture case involving $15 billion in bitcoin held in U.S. custody.
From Scams to Nation State Threats: The Trusted Standard for Crypto Investigations
Discover how Chainalysis leads the fight against crypto crime with proven intelligence, technology, and expertise trusted by 1,500+ global institutions.
The Security Risks of Stablecoins: How Hackers Exploit Centralized and Decentralized Issuers
Stablecoins are critical to crypto markets but come with distinct security risks. Learn how Chainalysis Hexagate helps users and platforms detect and respond to stablecoin risks.
Huione Carries On: Chinese-Language Platform’s Persistence Reveals the Complexity of On-chain Financial Crime Disruption
Despite Huione’s reported "shutdown" and the disappearance of its website and Telegram channels, our data shows continued activity.
The Chainalysis 2025 Crypto Crime Report Preview (Part 2): Podcast Ep. 156
Darknet markets, stablecoins, and North Korean hackers. Discover the the latest crypto crime trends of 2025 in part 2 of our Crypto Crime Report preview.
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.
Bridging The Public-Private Sector Gap in Crypto: Podcast Ep. 150
In episode 150 of Public Key, Eitan Danon is joined by Carole House to discuss riding the public and private sector gap in cryptocurrency to tackle illicit finance.
Crypto Scam Revenue 2024: Pig Butchering Grows Nearly 40% YoY as Fraud Industry Leverages AI and Increases in Sophistication
In 2024, high-yield investment and crypto pig butchering scams saw the highest scam revenues while the ecosystem became more professionalized.
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.
2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Illicit Volumes Portend Record Year as On-Chain Crime Becomes Increasingly Diverse and Professionalized
Get the latest on key 2025 trends in cryptocurrency-based crime, including stolen funds, scams, ransomware, and more.
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