Crypto Theft Rose in 2022 as Scams, Ransomware Bounty Fell: Chainalysis
2022 became a year of crypto thefts, but illicit transactions still account only for a meager share of all crypto activity, Chainalysis says.
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Crypto Crime Hit All-Time High of $20.6B in 2022: Chainalysis
Kim Grauer, the blockchain sleuthing firm's head of research, told CoinDesk TV sanctioned activity and hacking were the driving forces behind the rise in illicit transaction volumes last year.
Russian Bitcoin Wallets Allegedly Exposed by Apparent Hacker
A mysterious bitcoiner used the OP_RETURN field to call out wallets controlled by FSB and GRU.
IRS Trains Ukraine Law Enforcement to Track and Trace Russia's Cryptocurrency Moves
"We resist the aggressor state not only on the battlefield, but also on the economic front," said the head of Ukraine's Economic Security Bureau.
IRS, Chainalysis and Ukraine Targeting Russian Crypto Sanctions Evaders Jointly
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service and crypto investigations company Chainalysis are working with Ukraine to target Russian oligarchs using crypto to evade sanctions.
Suspected fentanyl chemical suppliers have received $38 million in crypto -Chainalysis
Suspected sellers of chemicals used to manufacture the deadly drug fentanyl have received tens of millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency since 2018, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis. Regulators around the world have warned that cry
Crypto crime down by more than 65%, Chainalysis says
Crypto crime has declined compared to previous years, Chainalysis says in a new report.
Your Financial Privacy Is Under Attack: How State-Sponsored Attacks On Bitcoin Are Growing
New legislative efforts to consolidate financial power and legal attacks on Bitcoin users demonstrate the need to develop privacy tools.
Chainalysis Investigations Lead Is ‘Unaware’ of Scientific Evidence the Surveillance Software Works
Renowned lawyer Tor Ekeland is poking holes in the U.S. government's case against alleged Bitcoin Fog creator Roman Sterlingov by poking holes in Chainalysis' forensics.
Chainalysis, The Theranos Of Blockchain Forensics?
Evidence is mounting that Chainalysis’ blockchain forensics heuristics may be more of a swindle than a science.
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Cathie Wood’s ARK reportedly ‘first in line’ for a spot Bitcoin ETF
ARK Invest filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF in collaboration with 21Shares long before BlackRock did, and its application is reportedly first in line for the SEC’s approval.
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Dogecoin Whales Fill Up Their Bags As Price Rallies – How Much DOGE Did They Buy?
Interestingly, the price surge was on the back of increased activity from whales, as indicated by on-chain data. The increased activity led to an increased"/>
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Solana Surging Ahead Of Ethereum In This Particular Metric
Recent market dynamics have seen Solana struggling to break above the $200 mark. A notable bearish factor among these market fundamentals is the recent"/>
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DOGE Day Afternoon: Open Interest Breaks $2 Billion, Setting New Records
DOGE, the internet's favorite memecoin, is back in the spotlight. Recent data reveals a surge in futures market activity, coupled with bullish technical"/>
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12-Year Bitcoin Slumber Ends: Whales Signal Stormy Seas Ahead
The recent stratospheric rise of Bitcoin, reaching a new all-time high of $73,000, has sent ripples of excitement and trepidation through the crypto world."/>
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Tornado Cash Co-Founder Seeks To Dismiss Charges – Details
Co-founder of Tornado Cash Roman Storm has filed a motion to dismiss the charges levied against him by the US Department of Justice (DOJ)."/>
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Prisma Finance Hacker Continues On-Chain Tirade Following $11 Million Heist
On Thursday, March 28, a hack occurred on Prisma Finance, a decentralized lending protocol on the Ethereum network. The exploiter carted away about 3,257.7"/>
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Bybit’s MVP license in Dubai ‘very restricted,’ CEO says
Once fully licensed in Dubai, Bybit plans to run a full-scope exchange, offering crypto lending, payments, investment and other services.
