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ForkLog 66 13.06.2025

Darknet Marketplace Huione Expands Operations Despite ‘Closure’ Announcement

The illicit online platform Huione continues to operate and expand its transaction volumes, despite a recent announcement of its closure. This is according to a report by Chainalysis. On May 13, the fraudulent marketplace Haowang Guarantee, associated with Huione, announced its closure. The decision was attributed to the mass blocking of accounts and channels on […]

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ForkLog 78 31.03.2025

Darknet Markets Revert to Bitcoin Following Monero Delisting, Says Chainalysis

Darknet marketplaces are returning to Bitcoin as their primary payment method following the delisting of Monero (XMR) from cryptocurrency exchanges. This was revealed in an interview with CoinDesk by Chainalysis cybercrime researcher Eric Jardine. According to him, the growing popularity of the first cryptocurrency among criminals is occurring amidst a decline in the availability and […]

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ForkLog 45 19.02.2025

Sanctioned Entities Received $15.8 Billion via Cryptocurrencies in 2024

In 2024, jurisdictions and entities on the OFAC sanctions list received $15.8 billion through cryptocurrency transactions—about 39% of all illicit activity. These figures were reported by experts from Chainalysis. State Involvement in Illegal Transactions According to analysts, a record 60% of illegal crypto transactions in 2024 were attributed to sanctioned jurisdictions rather than individuals or […]

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ForkLog 55 14.02.2025

Chainalysis Reports Crypto Fraud Losses Reach $9.9 Billion in 2024

Preliminary estimates suggest that losses from fraud in the crypto industry reached $9.9 billion in 2024, though the actual figure may set new records. These findings were shared by Chainalysis experts in the report Crypto Scam Revenue 2024. Source: Chainalysis. According to Chainalysis observations, scammer activity has grown by an average of 24% annually over […]

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ForkLog 16 06.02.2025

Bitcoin Ransomware Revenues Plummet from $1.25 Billion to $813 Million

In 2024, ransomware operators generated $813 million in revenue, marking a 35% decline from the previous year’s $1.25 billion, according to a report by Chainalysis. Source: Chainalysis. The amount of stolen funds in the first half of the year rose by 2.4% compared to 2023, including $75 million paid to the Dark Angels group. However, […]

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ForkLog 101 16.01.2025

Illicit crypto activity totaled $40.9 billion in 2024

In 2024, the total volume of illicit cryptocurrency transactions reached $40.9 billion, with 63% conducted in stablecoins, according to Chainalysis analysts. ?The Introduction to the 2025 Chainalysis Crypto Crime Report is here! ? Check out our blog to learn the latest about the on-chain illicit ecosystem’s increasing ? professionalization, featuring a broadening array of illicit […]

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ForkLog 34 09.01.2025

BloFin’s 2024: WOW trading tournament, philanthropy, and partnerships with Fireblocks and Chainalysis

In 2024, the cryptocurrency exchange BloFin partnered with Fireblocks and Chainalysis, launched the Heart & Hope Network charity initiative, and held its first War of Whales (WOW) trading contest, the exchange said in a press release.

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ForkLog 15 19.12.2024

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.

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ForkLog 10 04.10.2024

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 […]

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ForkLog 11 20.09.2024

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 […]

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ForkLog 24 11.09.2024

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 […]

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ForkLog 123 09.09.2024

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. […]

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