Tagged: Blockchain Analytics

July 23, 2025 @ 1:40 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The blockchain ecosystem, a blend of tech breakthroughs and risk, continues to evolve, with security remaining a critical concern. Two recent reports from SlowMist, a blockchain security firm established during the extended crypto bear market of 2018, highlight the challenges of combating sophisticated cyber threats… Read More

July 14, 2025 @ 9:02 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry continues to evolve, with this year bringing significant regulatory advancements, compliance challenges, and persistent threats from scams, according to an update from blockchain intelligence firm Elliptic. Recent developments highlight Hong Kong’s drive to become a global hub for digital assets, the complexities… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 4:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a case showcasing the power of blockchain intelligence in combating cybercrime, Chainalysis, a blockchain analytics firm, played a pivotal role in assisting the FBI to trace and freeze millions of dollars in cryptocurrency linked to a 2023 ransomware attack on Caesars Entertainment. The attack,… Read More

May 14, 2025 @ 10:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic has exposed Xinbi Guarantee, a Colorado-registered company operating a Telegram-based black market that has facilitated $8.4 billion in illicit cryptocurrency transactions since 2022. This Chinese-language platform, masquerading as an “investment and capital guarantee group,” has become a hub for Southeast Asian… Read More

March 11, 2025 @ 10:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic is pleased to announce their platform integration into the Predicate ecosystem, marking a significant step toward frictionless compliance and risk intelligence in decentralized systems. As the global enabler of digital asset decisioning, Elliptic explains that it provides blockchain analytics solutions that “enable organizations to… Read More

February 26, 2025 @ 9:18 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs, the enabler of blockchain intelligence solutions, announced an expanded use case for its Wallet Screening solution, enabling fraud prevention teams at FIs and crypto exchanges to be able to “proactively” block fraudulent crypto transfers prior to funds actually leaving customer accounts. With fraudsters… Read More

February 6, 2025 @ 12:21 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chainalysis explained that Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) play a crucial role in the cryptocurrency landscape by providing services that facilitate the use and “adoption of digital assets by retail and institutional customers alike.” From exchanges to custody providers to payment processors, VASPs are helping… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 9:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A recent case involving Frank Richard Ahlgren III, a Texas resident, has marked a significant milestone in the realm of cryptocurrency taxation, according to an update from Chainalysis. Chainalysis noted in a report that in December 2024, Ahlgren was sentenced to two years in prison… Read More

January 13, 2025 @ 2:20 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nansen has recently teamed up with TON Blockchain, which is described as a “high-performance” Layer 1 chain originally developed by Telegram, to deliver advanced on-chain analytics. Nansen confirmed in a blog post their strategic partnership with TON, a high-performance L1 blockchain built for “speed, scalability,”… Read More

December 8, 2024 @ 4:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nansen announced their new partnership with Gravity, which is described as a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain built by Galxe. According to the update from Nansen, this partnership aims to equip Web3 projects and investors with the insights they need to “navigate the ecosystem, engage their… Read More

October 27, 2024 @ 4:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The US government has reportedly retrieved more than $19 million from a what appeared to be a hack this past week, according to insights shared by Arkham. The US government-linked digital wallet appears to have recovered nearly 90% of the lost assets within 24 hours… Read More

October 10, 2024 @ 10:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, the enabler of sophisticated blockchain analytics and digital asset risk management, has announced the launch of its regional headquarters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking a key milestone in its international expansion efforts. Elliptic is pleased to welcome Zahi Yaari as its new… Read More

October 5, 2024 @ 6:14 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Utila, an institutional MPC wallet platform, and TRM Labs, a provider of blockchain intelligence, announced a strategic integration to empower institutional clients to integrate AML compliance into their crypto operations workflows, improving risk management capabilities. Via this latest integration, Utila users will reportedly be able… Read More

April 30, 2024 @ 3:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently issued a key notice, warning consumers of scammers impersonating FTC staff members in “attempts to steal money from innocent victims.” Blockchain firm Chainalysis has analyzed these developments in a comprehensive update. According to the FTC, these scammers typically “fabricate… Read More

January 8, 2024 @ 9:40 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic, a blockchain analytics and data intelligence company, is expanding its public sector practice to meet the increasing demand “for its crypto identity data from U.S. national security and law enforcement agencies.’ Elliptic has welcomed Tom McDivitt as Chief Revenue Officer and Matthew Price as… Read More

November 17, 2023 @ 5:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic – the firm enabling blockchain analytics and data intelligence – and CODE – a South Korean Travel Rule solution provider – have launched a partnership which represents Elliptic’s entrance into the Korean market. The new alliance will help companies in the country ramp up… Read More

October 11, 2023 @ 10:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic – the blockchain analytics and data intelligence provider – and BlockTrace – the integrator of cyber intelligence and insights – have announced a strategic partnership, which will bolster “the capabilities of national security entities to monitor the digital asset ecosystem and protect critical infrastructure… Read More

July 24, 2023 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Elliptic – which claims to be the global leader in cryptoasset risk management – is proud to announce that it has been selected by Current Consulting Group as the trusted blockchain analytics provider to fulfil its crypto compliance requirements. Current Consulting Group is “an independent… Read More

June 26, 2023 @ 6:09 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

GSR – the global crypto market maker and liquidity provider – has selected direct custody technology platform Fireblocks and Elliptic – a blockchain analytics provider – to streamline and further amplify its compliance practices in digital asset trading and market making. Through Elliptic’s rich API… Read More

April 1, 2022 @ 1:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

TRM Labs, the provider of cryptocurrency anti-money laundering (AML) and investigations software, announced that former IRS-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) Special Agent Chris Janczewski has joined TRM “as Head of Global Investigations, bringing extraordinary investigative expertise to the next generation blockchain intelligence company.” While at IRS-CI, in… Read More