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OFAC Crypto Sanctions Hit $100B+ in Illicit Flows Through 2025
Chainalysis tracker reveals OFAC has sanctioned exchanges processing billions in crypto crime, from Garantex to Huione Group's $4B laundering operation.
Bitcoin Ordinals (BRC-20) Used in $1M Tax Evasion Scheme: Chainalysis
Chainalysis reveals Bitcoin Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens are being exploited in tax evasion schemes, including a $1M case in Italy.
Crypto Compliance Standards Tighten Sharply by 2026: Chainalysis
Nearly half of crypto firms in 2026 meet compliance standards that were industry-leading in 2020, highlighting a rapidly maturing sector.
Chainalysis Partners with Korean Police to Combat Crypto Crime
Chainalysis signs MoU with Korean National Police Agency to enhance investigations into crypto-related crime through training and AI tools.
Chainalysis Enhances Sanctions Screening with Pre/Post Designation Split
Chainalysis introduces pre/post designation sanctions screening, enabling compliance teams to triage alerts with precision amid rising regulatory scrutiny.
Israeli Authorities Disrupt Hezbollah and Iran Quds Force Terrorism Financing Crypto Infrastructure, Seize $1.7 Million
On June 27, 2023, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced that Israel's National Bureau for Counter Terror Financing (NBCTF) successfully disrupted the cryptocurrency infrastructure used by Hezbollah, a heavily sanctioned terrorist group based in Lebanon, and Iran's Quds Force, known for its extensive funding and collaboration with Hezbollah.
Crypto Adoption in Sub-Saharan Africa Rises, Study Shows
Many young people in Sub-Saharan Africa are taking the cryptocurrency route to build and preserve wealth despite low economic opportunities.
Crypto Adoption in Latin America: A Tool Against Economic Woes and Authoritarianism
The cryptocurrency landscape in Latin America, particularly in Argentina and Venezuela, is evolving as a mechanism to counter economic and political adversities. While Argentina sees crypto as a bulwark against economic instability, Venezuela is utilizing it as a tool for humanitarian aid and resistance against authoritarianism. The divergent crypto adoption narratives in these nations underscore the asset class's potential to address complex societal challenges.
Chainalysis Finds Ownerships of Web3 DAOs Are Not Actually Decentralized
Chainalysis research study shows that most DAOs are not actually decentralized as they are intended to be, instead, they are normally controlled by a few founder members. In fact, they are designed to prevent an accumulation of power by a few members.
Binance CEO Highlights Disproportionate Narrative on Illicit Activities in Crypto versus Fiat Currencies
Dr. Andrzej Gwizdalski and Binance CEO Richard Teng's analysis reveals traditional fiat currencies are involved in more illicit activities ($3.2 trillion annually) than cryptocurrencies ($20 billion), prompting a rethinking of the narrative.
Illicit Transaction Activity Hit All-time High in Value in 2021: Chainalysis
The latest report suggests cryptocurrency-based crime hit a new all-time high in 2021, with illicit addresses receiving $14 billion in 2021, which amount was doubled to 2020, according to Chainalysis.
Fighting Ransomware: Chainalysis Acquires Cyber-Security Firm Excygent
Chainalysis, a blockchain data analytics, and security platform has announced its acquisition of cybercrime investigative company Excygent.
