North Korean Hackers Seize $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024
Since the beginning of the year, hackers linked to North Korea have stolen crypto assets amounting to $1.34 billion, marking a record high, according to a report by Chainalysis.
North Korean Hackers Seize $1.34 Billion in Crypto in 2024
Since the beginning of the year, hackers linked to North Korea have stolen crypto assets amounting to $1.34 billion, marking a record high, according to a report by Chainalysis.
Chainalysis CEO Departs Due to ‘Personal Reasons’
Michael Gronager, co-founder and CEO of the analytics firm Chainalysis, has stepped down from his leadership role after a decade, citing “personal issues.” This was reported by The Block. Sari Granat, the president and COO, is temporarily acting as CEO. She joined Chainalysis in April 2022 from the information services provider IHS Markit. According to […]
Chainalysis CEO: AI to Aid in Crypto Crime Investigations
In the coming five years, government prosecutors and tax authorities are expected to begin employing artificial intelligence to analyze blockchain and solve crimes. This perspective was shared by Michael Gronager, CEO of the analytics firm Chainalysis, as reported by Cointelegraph. “In a few years, cryptocurrencies will become more or less the only way to solve […]
Ukraine and Russia Among Top 10 in Global Crypto Adoption
Ukraine and Russia have secured the sixth and seventh positions, respectively, in the 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index by the analytics firm Chainalysis. Our 2024 Global Crypto Adoption Index is here! The top 10 countries spanned 5 continents, but Central & Southern Asia and Oceania (CSAO) dominated the list. Read on to see the top […]
Leaked Chainalysis Video Suggests Monero Tracking Method
A leaked video from the analytics firm Chainalysis has sparked speculation that transactions of the privacy-focused cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) can be traced. The firm likely uploaded the video by mistake and quickly removed it. However, users downloaded and re-uploaded the material on YouTube. According to the description, the video was recorded back in August 2023. […]
Chainalysis: Russia’s Crypto Laws Aimed at Sanctions Evasion
In a new report, analysts at Chainalysis highlighted the adoption of “significant” laws in Russia that legalise mining and the use of cryptocurrencies for international payments. The company noted that the new direction represents a “significant departure” from the government’s previous stance, when in 2022 the Central Bank of Russia advocated for a complete ban […]
Chainalysis: Shift from Ponzi Schemes to ‘Pig Butchering’ in Crypto Crime
Cryptocurrency criminals have shifted their focus from complex Ponzi schemes to more targeted scams, such as ‘pig butchering’. This is according to a report by Chainalysis, as reported by The Block. ‘Pig butchering’ involves luring victims into purchasing supposedly promising digital assets. The perpetrator gains trust through social engineering and then steals the investor’s funds. […]
Chainalysis Reports Shift in Cybercriminal Focus from DeFi to Centralized Exchanges
In the first half of the year, cybercriminals stole nearly $1.6 billion in cryptocurrencies, increasingly targeting centralized exchanges (CEX), according to Chainalysis. ? Part 1 of our mid-year #cryptocrime update is here! ? Illicit on-chain activity dropped by nearly 20% YTD, but stolen fund activity is surging and ransomware payments are breaking records. Read our […]
Chainalysis Estimates $100 Billion in Laundered Cryptocurrency
Since 2019, crypto platforms have received digital assets worth approximately $100 billion from known illicit wallets, according to a report by Chainalysis. Our Money Laundering report reveals how bad actors now use crypto to launder funds from off-chain crimes — not just crypto-native crimes like ransomware. We explore advanced tracing techniques and how blockchain data […]
Tether and Chainalysis to Develop Secondary Market Monitoring Solution
Tether, the issuer of USDT, and security firm Chainalysis have entered into a partnership to create a system for tracking activity in the secondary market. According to the press release, this pertains to “transactions occurring within the broader USDT ecosystem beyond the limited liability organizations that directly buy and sell the stablecoin.” “The solution allows […]
Chainalysis Reports $37.6 Billion Profit for Cryptocurrency Investors in 2023
In 2023, cryptocurrency investors achieved a total profit of $37.6 billion, according to the analytics firm Chainalysis. This year proved significantly more successful than 2022, during which digital asset holders lost $127.1 billion. However, the record of $159.7 billion set in 2021 remained unbroken. Data: Chainalysis. Analysts noted that monthly figures remained relatively stable throughout […]
Chainalysis: $250 Million in Cryptocurrency Received by Precursor Suppliers Since 2015
The analytics firm Chainalysis identified thousands of wallets linked to illegal producers of drug ingredients. From July 2015 to February 2024, these wallets processed at least $250 million in various cryptocurrencies. Researchers found that approximately $100 million of this amount went to pharmaceutical factories in China. They believe the recipients of these transfers are shops […]We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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