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Tokenization and Institutional-Grade Compliance : Chainalysis Announces Integration with Hadron by Tether

Blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis has announced a significant milestone in its strategic partnership with Tether, one of the world’s largest stablecoin issuers. Chainalysis’ compliance and monitoring tools have reportedly been integrated into Hadron by Tether, which is a platform designed to tokenize real-world assets (RWAs)…. Read More

Chainalysis to Enable Crypto Token and Stablecoin Issuers with Tool to Address Compliance Risks

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Chainalysis has unveiled Sentinel, an ecosystem monitoring solution designed to enable crypto token issuers with tools to manage compliance risks and support / participate in safer, more transparent markets. As stablecoins and tokenized assets become more widely adopted, Sentinel arrives at an important juncture, addressing… Read More

Crypto Losses Soar as Hacks and Money Laundering Schemes Become Increasingly Sophisticated – Report

The cryptocurrency ecosystem continues to face relentless challenges from hacks, scams, and sophisticated laundering operations, with 2025 already marking a grim milestone in crypto crime. According to detailed research reports from Immunefi, Elliptic, and Chainalysis, the scale of financial losses and illicit activity in the… Read More

Chainalysis Remains Committed to Ensuring On-Chain Threat Protection, Acknowledges DOJ’s New Approach to Digital Assets Enforcement

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Chainalysis has noted that on April 7, 2025, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a pivotal memorandum, now widely known as the “Blanche Memo,” marking a significant shift in the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) approach to digital asset enforcement. This directive signals the end… Read More

Wyden Teams Up with Sopra Steria on White-Label Crypto Offering for Banks

Wyden, the provider of institutional digital asset trading infrastructure, has been selected as a key technology partner in the launch of Sopra Crypto Solutions – together with Fireblocks and Chainalysis. Sopra Crypto Solutions is a white-label platform from Sopra Steria designed to accelerate “the launch… Read More

Chainalysis and Spanish National Police Dismantle Ponzi scheme that Defrauded 50,000+ Victims

Chainalysis partnered with the Spanish National Police in Operation Bonanza to dismantle an international Ponzi scheme that defrauded over 50,000 victims worldwide. This operation, which reportedly amassed more than $500 million in cryptocurrency, underscores the importance of technology and public-private collaboration in combating illicit financial… Read More

Chainalysis Explains How it Creates Opportunities for Self-Sustaining Law Enforcement with Crypto-Asset Seizures

The rise of cryptocurrency has not only disrupted traditional finance but also presented new avenues for illicit activity. However, as detailed in Chainalysis’ report, the transparency of blockchain technology has both advantages and certain drawbacks. Chainalysis explained in the update that while criminals move billions… Read More

Coordinated International Crackdown Dismantles Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex – Analysis

On March 7, 2025, the US Department of Justice (DOJ), in an operation alongside authorities in Germany and Finland, announced the disruption of Garantex, a Russia-based cryptocurrency exchange allegedly known for its deep ties to the global cybercrime economy. This coordinated effort resulted in the… Read More

Chainalysis Emphasizes Importance of Exchanges Adopting Rigorous Background Checks, Training Staff Against Social Engineering Measures

A recent report from blockchain security and analytics firm Chainalysis  highlights the escalating threat of damaging cyberattacks in the web3 and cryptocurrency sector and offers an extensive blueprint for virtual currency exchanges to strengthen their defenses against these malicious activities. The research report leverages insights… Read More

ByBit Hack Analysis : Centralized Exchange Operational Failures Are to Blame, Not Ethereum Blockchain

On Friday, February 21, 2025, the cryptocurrency ecosystem was rocked by one of the largest hacks in its history: a meticulously executed theft of nearly $1.5 billion worth of Ethereum tokens (and some other cryptocurrencies) from Bybit, a prominent crypto exchange. Although many of these… Read More

Iranians Turn to Crypto Amid Geopolitical Tension; International Sanctions Disrupt Russia’s Strategies – Report

The blockchain and crypto ecosystem last year was marked by significant illicit activity, with sanctioned entities and jurisdictions playing a major role, according to Chainalysis’s latest report, entitled “2025 Crypto Crime Trends: Sanctions.” The blockchain analytics firm reveals that $15.8 billion in crypto flowed to… Read More

Chainalysis Introduces Enhancements to Assist Organizations with Know Your VASP Processes

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

Landmark Case Sets Precedent for Crypto-Related Tax Fraud Investigations – Chainalysis Report

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

Crypto Crime Report: On-Chain Services Now Providing Infrastructure for Illicit Actors

In recent years, cryptocurrency has become increasingly more mainstream, the team at Chainalysis noted. Although illicit activity on-chain previously revolved heavily around cybercrime, Chainalysis pointed out that cryptocurrency is now also being used to “fund and facilitate all kinds of threats, ranging from national security… Read More

Crypto Hacking Still a Major Threat, Over a Billion Dollars Stolen in 4 Years – Report

Crypto hacking remains a persistent threat, according to an update from Chainalysis which also noted that the four years in the past decade individually saw more than a billion dollars worth of crypto stolen (2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023). According to the research report from… Read More

Chainalysis Announces Acquisition of Web3 Security Firm Hexagate

Chainalysis has acquired Hexagate, the provider of web3 security solutions that detect and mitigate real-time threats including cyber exploits, hacks, and governance and financial risks. They are the top choice for chains, protocols, asset managers, and exchanges to “help keep their funds secure.” Hexagate leverages… Read More

Stablecoins Represent Critical Intersection between Blockchain and Legacy Financial Systems – Chainalysis Report

Although stablecoins like Tether’s USDT and Circle’s USDC offer considerable benefits to the financial system, addressing their misuse by illicit actors is of the “utmost importance,” according to an update from Chainalysis. Chainalysis explained that it serves a critical role in proactively “assisting in the… Read More

Digital Assets: Central, Southern Asia and Oceania Dominates Chainalysis Crypto Adoption Index

Chainalysis are pleased to share the fifth annual Chainalysis Global Crypto Adoption Index. In each year’s report, they look at both on- and off-chain data “to determine which countries are leading the world in grassroots crypto adoption.” Chainalysis research highlights countries “where unique cryptocurrency use… Read More

Pseudonymous Nature of Crypto Makes it Easy for Organized Crime Networks to Move Money, Industry Professional Explains

Gurvais Grigg, a former Special Agent and senior executive for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with 30+ years of public and private sector experience, is now serving as the Global Public Sector CTO at Chainalysis, where his work assists law enforcement (LE) and other… Read More

Stablecoins Are Dominating Digital Assets Market Share, As Bitcoin Ecosystem Grows in Europe and Globally – Report

Stablecoins are dominating market share in the crypto ecosystem, as Bitcoin (BTC) continues to gain adoption. This, according to a report from Chainalysis which also noted that merchant services are now thriving in Central, Northern, and Western Europe. Central, Northern, & Western Europe (CNWE), the… Read More

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