The many faces of crypto crime and the relentless cat-and-mouse chase
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Chainalysis
2025 on Track to Be Worst Year for Crypto Crime, Chainalysis Says
According to data provided by Chainalysis, more than $2 billion worth of crypto has been stolen from various services in...
Italian Carabinieri Leverage Chainalysis to Dismantle Illicit Crypto Exchange
TL;DR: The Cryptocurrency Section of the Italian Carabinieri recently arrested Franco Lee, a Chinese national operating an illicit cryptocurrency exchange...
Preventing DeFi Hack Events with Chainalysis Hexagate
TL;DR As decentralized finance (DeFi) hacks grow in volume and complexity, the crypto industry is moving toward proactive defense. Chainalysis...
Foundation For An Effective And Efficient Financial Sector
The global financial landscape is at a crossroads. While digital financial services have brought convenience and accessibility, they have also...
Chainalysis Report Reveals Rising Sophistication in Crypto Crime
The 2025 crypto crime report by Chainalysis has highlighted a rise in the sophistication of criminal activities. The firm estimated...
Cybercriminals ditch Bitcoin for stablecoins as illicit trades potentially surpassed $51 billion in 2024 – Chainalysis
Illicit crypto transactions exceeded $51 billion in 2024, significantly higher than previous estimates due to underreporting, according to blockchain analytics...
Crypto becomes lifeline for Iran and Russia amid Western sanctions – Chainalysis
Sanctioned entities received $15.8 billion in crypto in 2024, accounting for 39% of all illicit crypto transactions, according to the...
Crypto ransomware revenue drops 35% to $813 million in 2024 amid tougher crackdowns and victim resistance
The crypto industry saw ransomware payments decline by 35% in 2024, falling to $813 million from the previous year’s $1.25...
Whales Dominate TRUMP and MELANIA Meme Coin Ecosystems: Chainalysis
US President Donald Trump’s surprising launch of the Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin fueled a frenzy as fans and day...