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March 2, 2026 @ 1:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis indicated that in 2025, the ransomware sector transformed into a sophisticated, linked network encompassing access points, supporting systems, and cash-out mechanisms, moving beyond standalone breaches. Chainalysis also pointed out that despite a surge in reported incidents and escalating average demands, the total value transferred… Read More

February 22, 2026 @ 2:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has released fresh data highlighting the enduring strength of cryptocurrency-fueled drug trade on darknet platforms. In its latest insights from the Crypto Crime Report, the firm reports that total cryptocurrency flows tied to darknet marketplaces and drug vendors reached slightly more… Read More

February 18, 2026 @ 10:14 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant trilateral operation on November 19, 2025, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), working closely with authorities in the United Kingdom and Australia, imposed sanctions on a network of Russian bulletproof hosting providers central to worldwide cybercrime, particularly ransomware campaigns…. Read More

February 13, 2026 @ 2:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In the ecosystem of digital finance, cryptocurrencies are increasingly entangled with serious crimes. According to a recent report from blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, transactions tied to these illicit activities spiked dramatically in 2025, rising by 85% compared to the previous year and amounting to hundreds… Read More

February 6, 2026 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has noted in a recent update that in the evolving landscape of digital finance, stablecoins have emerged as a foundation for efficient financial operations. According to insights from Chainalysis, these digital assets facilitate instant settlements, seamless international transfers, and enhanced liquidity on blockchain networks… Read More

February 3, 2026 @ 6:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

MoonPay has recently forged alliances with Chainalysis and Unit21. This latest collaboration aims to streamline compliance processes for the fintech platform, which boasts more than 30 million users and collaborations with over 500 entities worldwide. By merging advanced blockchain analytics with sophisticated case management tools,… Read More

January 31, 2026 @ 11:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In a recent move to curb sanctions evasion, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sanctions on two cryptocurrency exchanges registered in the United Kingdom for their ties to Iran’s financial system and support for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps… Read More

January 28, 2026 @ 8:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis pointed out that in recent years, networks operating primarily in Chinese-language channels have emerged as a major player in the shadowy world of cryptocurrency-based money laundering. Chainalysis also explained that these groups, often referred to as Chinese-language money laundering networks (CMLNs), now account for… Read More

January 23, 2026 @ 12:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In an era where digital deception is rampant, the United Kingdom stands out as a frontrunner in tackling fraud facilitated by cryptocurrencies. According to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, global losses from such scams reached at least $14 billion in 2025, fueled by advanced tactics like… Read More

January 21, 2026 @ 5:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis has rolled out Workflows, a feature within its Data Solutions (DS) platform. This democratizes access to sophisticated data analysis, allowing users without programming expertise to perform tasks typically reserved for data scientists. By leveraging Chainalysis’s extensive dataset, which maps the worldwide cryptocurrency landscape and… Read More

January 18, 2026 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis revealed in a report that in the midst of escalating geopolitical strife and internal upheaval, Iran’s cryptocurrency landscape has expanded dramatically, reaching a valuation exceeding $7.78 billion throughout 2025. Chainalysis also mentioned that this growth outstripped the previous year’s pace for much of the… Read More

January 14, 2026 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Cryptocurrency scams reached alarming heights in 2025, with experts projecting that fraudsters siphoned off approximately $17 billion from victims worldwide. This figure represents a sharp increase from the recalculated $12 billion lost the previous year, highlighting a troubling 24% annual growth trend in scam estimates…. Read More

January 9, 2026 @ 8:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Illicit cryptocurrency activities surged to unprecedented levels in 2025, with criminal addresses receiving at least $154 billion—a staggering 162% increase from the previous year. This record-breaking figure, driven largely by a 694% spike in funds flowing to sanctioned entities, underscores the growing intersection of digital… Read More

December 27, 2025 @ 5:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that AI and blockchain technologies are now converging to create autonomous financial systems where AI provides the “decision-making layer and blockchain provides the transparent execution and data layer.” Chainalysis also mentioned that this convergence “powers major fronts: AI-driven analytics for monitoring, compliance, security,… Read More

December 24, 2025 @ 1:27 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that the policy agenda for 2026 is full of deadlines and developments. In the United States, market structure legislation will remain on the policy agenda, even though it is somewhat uncertain at this time just how quickly Congress will be able to resume… Read More

December 23, 2025 @ 8:47 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that stablecoins have reportedly crossed the chasm from trading utility to live, programmable payment channels that are able to regularly settle value in “minutes, 24/7/365, across borders and applications.” Chainalysis also mentioned that banks now face both demand to serve and margins to… Read More

December 21, 2025 @ 6:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The crypto sector faced yet another challenging year in 2025, with stolen funds continuing their upward trajectory, according to an update from Chainalysis which noted that their close examinations reveals a significant shift in crypto theft patterns, characterized by several key developments: the persistence of… Read More

December 17, 2025 @ 2:24 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that with more than $2.17 billion reportedly stolen from crypto services in the first half of 2025, protecting decentralized finance or DeFi and web3 protocols from hackers, operational faults, governance attacks, and financial exploits has become more urgent. This requires investment in more… Read More

December 14, 2025 @ 4:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis announced that their solutions are now available on the AWS Marketplace, which is a digital catalog with a range of different software listings from independent software vendors that make it easy “to find, test, buy, and deploy software” that runs on Amazon Web Services… Read More

November 9, 2025 @ 3:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis noted that Web3 attackers are becoming more creative and the number of hacks impacting exchanges and other FIs is steadily increasing. In many instances, attackers drain an exchange’s wallets, and those of their unsuspecting users as well, resulting in the loss of funds, trust,… Read More