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Chainalysis Partners with US Regulators to Recover $30m from Ronin Loot
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Chainalysis Partners with US Regulators to Recover $30m from Ronin Loot

Blockchain analytics and security service provider, Chainalysis has helped in the recovery of $30 million in funds stolen from the Ronin Bridge by the elite North Korean hacking outfit, Lazarus Group.

Crypto Scam Revenue Has Dropped by 65% in 2022: Chainalysis
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Crypto Scam Revenue Has Dropped by 65% in 2022: Chainalysis

Illicit crypto volumes have been diminishing year-over-year, with scams taking the lion’s drop share, according to a report by blockchain analytic firm Chainalysis.

Pro-Russia Groups Evaded Sanctions With Over $2M Crypto Donations
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Pro-Russia Groups Evaded Sanctions With Over $2M Crypto Donations

American blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis, has released a detailed report on how over $2 million in cryptocurrency donations have been used to fund the Russian-wing of the war in Ukraine

Use of Crypto Mixers Reaches ATH in 2022: Chainalysis Report
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Use of Crypto Mixers Reaches ATH in 2022: Chainalysis Report

Blockchain analysis firm, Chainalysis has released a report on the doubled use of crypto mixers this year with illicit addresses responsible for about 10% of the total usage

Demand for Crypto Mixers Hits ATH, Illicit Address Activities Draws Majority
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Demand for Crypto Mixers Hits ATH, Illicit Address Activities Draws Majority

The rising use of mixers in the crypto space should be a cause for concern because they are highly being utilized by cybercriminals and bad actors, according to Chainalysis.

Chainalysis Finds Ownerships of Web3 DAOs Are Not Actually Decentralized
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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.

Altcoins Expanding DeFi Ecosystem but Can't Beat Layer 1 King Ethereum: Chainalysis
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Altcoins Expanding DeFi Ecosystem but Can't Beat Layer 1 King Ethereum: Chainalysis

One of the major investment topics of 2021 was the alternative blockchain networks as big investors are looking beyond Bitcoin and taking a leap into Ethereum.

Illicit Activities in DeFi Sector Seen Rising in Past Two Years: Chainalysis
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Illicit Activities in DeFi Sector Seen Rising in Past Two Years: Chainalysis

Illicit cryptocurrency transactions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector have been rising over the last two years, according to the Web3 Safety & Compliance report from Chainalysis.

Crypto Investors’ Realized Gains Increased by 400% to Hit $162.7m in 2021, Study Shows
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Crypto Investors’ Realized Gains Increased by 400% to Hit $162.7m in 2021, Study Shows

With 2021 emerging as a strong year for cryptocurrencies, global investors made $162.7 million in realized gains, according to blockchain analytic firm Chainalysis.

Cronos Builds Partnership With Chainalysis
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Cronos Builds Partnership With Chainalysis

Blockchain network Cronos announced a partnership with blockchain data platform Chainalysis.

U.S. Should Align Itself with Digital Assets to Safeguard its Interests, Says Chainalysis Founder
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U.S. Should Align Itself with Digital Assets to Safeguard its Interests, Says Chainalysis Founder

During a Senate hearing, Chainalysis founder Jonathan Levin opined that the U.S. ought to prioritize and invest in digital assets to get the upper hand when enhancing financial transparency, public safety, and national security.

Illicit Transaction Activity Hit All-time High in Value in 2021: Chainalysis
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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.

NFTs Sees Increase in Manipulative Trading Practices: Chainalysis
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NFTs Sees Increase in Manipulative Trading Practices: Chainalysis

Non-fungible tokens have been witnessed a rise in malpractices as the sector turns increasingly volatile, blockchain analytics platform Chainalysis reported.

Crypto-Related Cybercrime Saw 30% Increase in 2021: Chainalysis
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Crypto-Related Cybercrime Saw 30% Increase in 2021: Chainalysis

Blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis said that there was a 30% increase in cryptocurrency-related cybercrime last year from 2020.

Individual Crypto Hacks Done by Using Malware from Darknet: Chainalysis
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Individual Crypto Hacks Done by Using Malware from Darknet: Chainalysis

Over the last few years, hackers have been actively stealing smaller amounts of cryptocurrency from individual users using malware available on the internet or darknet, Chainalysis reported.