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Crime

Case Study: How We Track Crypto Money Laundering for Off-Chain Crime

Cybercriminals looking to launder money are often drawn to cryptocurrency due to its near-instant, pseudonymous, and cross-border capabilities. In 2022…

Public Key Podcast

Building Trust and Governance in the Crypto Industry: Podcast Ep. 69

Episode 69 of the Public Key podcast is here! 2022 was a rough year for crypto, and we have been…

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Crime

OFAC and Crypto Crime: Every OFAC Specially Designated National with Identified Cryptocurrency Addresses

As far back as the early 1800s, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued economic sanctions to achieve foreign…

Public Key Podcast

The Future of Investigations and Privacy on the Blockchain: Podcast Ep. 66

Episode 66 of the Public Key podcast is here! Privacy pools, protocols and coins are once again a hot topic…

Public Key Podcast

Everything you Need to Know About Blockchain-Based Payment Systems: Podcast Ep. 65

Episode 65 of the Public Key podcast is here! We have seen the evolution of technology in music, travel and…

Crime

Crypto Crime Mid-year Update: Crime Down 65% Overall, But Ransomware Headed for Huge Year Thanks to Return of Big Game Hunting

2023 so far has been a year of recovery for cryptocurrency after a chaotic 2022, with prices of digital assets…

Report

[REPORT PREVIEW] The Chainalysis Crypto Myth Busting Report

This blog is a preview of our Crypto Myth Busting Report. Sign up here to download the full report! From…

Crime

Multichain Protocol Experiences Mysterious Withdrawals, Suggesting Multi-Million Dollar Hack or Rug Pull [UPDATED 7/19/23]

New updates, 7/19/23: Multichain protocol ceases operations, CEO and sister arrested A week after cross-chain bridge protocol Multichain experienced unauthorized…

Crypto Basics

Introduction to ERC-20 Tokens

A transformative aspect of public blockchains is their openness, allowing anyone to participate in and influence the activities of an…

Crime

Cryptocurrency Mining Pools and Money Laundering: Two Real World Examples

Cryptocurrency mining is a crucial part of our industry, but it also holds special appeal to bad actors, as it…

Public Key Podcast

Everything You Need to Know About APAC Crypto Regulations: Podcast Ep. 59

Episode 59 of the Public Key podcast is here! The regulatory landscape in jurisdictions like Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, and…

Crime

[UPDATED 12/1/23] South Korea Sanctions North Korea Hacking Group Kimsuky, Identifies Related Crypto Addresses. U.S. and Japan Follow Suit.

Update, 11/30/23: U.S. and Japan join South Korea in sanctioning Kimsuky On November 30, 2023, the United States’ Office of…

Public Key Podcast

Exploring the Path to Digital Asset Adoption in Traditional Financial Markets: Podcast Ep. 58

Episode 58 of the Public Key podcast is here! Imagine if we could remove the complexity of traditional institutions working…

Public Key Podcast

Everything You Need to Know About Liquidity Pools And Crypto Custody: Podcast Ep. 57

Episode 57 of the Public Key podcast is here! With real-world asset tokenization attracting institutions from TradFi to crypto assets,…

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Company News

Lessons from $11 Billion in Recovered Cryptocurrency: The Industry Needs Proper Incident Response

As digital currencies grow in popularity, crypto organizations face increasing risk of stolen funds through hacks with attack vectors like…