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Russia’s ruble-pegged stablecoin helped evade sanctions to the tune of $100 billion
22.1.2026
Elliptic says the ruble-pegged A7A5 processed nearly 250,000 onchain transactions, demonstrating how stablecoins facilitate cross-border flows under sanctions pressure
Russia-linked A7A5 stablecoin processed $100B before sanctions hit: Elliptic
22.1.2026
Elliptic said the ruble-backed A7A5 token functioned as a bridge into USDT markets before sanctions and exchange controls curbed its growth
Iran‘s central bank acquired $507M in USDt to prop up rial: Elliptic
21.1.2026
The Central Bank of Iran reportedly stockpiled more than half a billion dollars worth of USDt amid escalating protests and crypto usage in the country
Elliptic Says Iran’s Central Bank Quietly Built a $500M Stablecoin War Chest
21.1.2026
Elliptic says Iran’s central bank quietly accumulated more than $500 million in dollar-backed stablecoins, using blockchain infrastructure to bypass sanctions and stabilize its collapsing currency. Blockchain Analysis Firm Believes Stablecoins Bolster Iran’s Shadow System According to a...
Iran’s central bank bought $507 million USDT to underpin rial, report finds
21.1.2026
Elliptic traced more than $500 million in USDT tied to Iran’s central bank, suggesting the stablecoin was used to manage foreign-exchange pressures and build a “sanctions-proof” alternative to dollar banking
North Korean Hackers Have Stolen Over $2 Billion This Year: Elliptic
7.10.2025
North Korea’s crypto theft spree has already hit a record $2 billion in 2025, nearly triple last year’s total
Elliptic Warns of Industrial-Scale Pig Butchering Scams Laundering Through Crypto
26.9.2025
The 2025 Typologies Report outlines laundering tactics, mule account patterns and cross-chain transfers
Elliptic Lands HSBC Investment, Extending Big Bank Backing in Blockchain Analytics
24.9.2025
The London-based firm says the deal underscores growing institutional demand for blockchain oversight as banks move deeper into digital assets
Israel Claims Iran's Revolutionary Guard Holds $1.5B in Stablecoins
16.9.2025
Israel flagged 187 crypto addresses allegedly linked to the IRGC. Elliptic says the wallets received $1.5B in USDT, though not all may belong to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard
California Man Sentenced in $36.9M Crypto Scam Tied to Infamous Huione Group
9.9.2025
Elliptic say some of the funds were laundered through Huione Payments
Elliptic Unveils Crime-Tracking Tool as Stablecoins Enter the Mainstream
5.9.2025
The blockchain analytics specialist has released a due diligence product for stablecoins that's tailored to banks and compliance departments
Crosschain swaps move $21B in illicit funds, up 200% in two years: Elliptic
16.7.2025
Crypto criminals are using cross-chain tools like bridges, DEXs and coin swappers to obscure $21.8B in illicit flows across multiple blockchains
Huione marketplace death sprouts 30 more in its place: Elliptic
24.6.2025
Huione Guarantee’s shutdown sent “shockwaves” through the ecosystem but also left a vacuum for other crypto darknet marketplaces to fill
Huione marketplace death sprouts 30 more in its place: Elliptic
24.6.2025
Huione Guarantee’s shutdown sent “shockwaves” through the ecosystem but also left a vacuum for other crypto darknet marketplaces to fill
Huione marketplace death sprouts 30 more in its place: Elliptic
24.6.2025
Huione Guarantee’s shutdown sent “shockwaves” through the ecosystem but also left a vacuum for other crypto darknet marketplaces to fill
Huione marketplace death sprouts 30 more in its place: Elliptic
24.6.2025
Huione Guarantee’s shutdown sent “shockwaves” through the ecosystem but also left a vacuum for other crypto darknet marketplaces to fill
Project Eleven Raises $6M to Defend Bitcoin From the Coming Quantum Threat
19.6.2025
Project Eleven is also offering 1 BTC to the first team to break an elliptic curve cryptographic key using a quantum computer
Telegram Shuts Down 'Largest Illicit Online Marketplace' After Elliptic's Insights
15.5.2025
Telegram has now shut down both Haowang and Xinbi, which processed a combined $35 billion of illicit transactions in stablecoins
Illicit $8B crypto market Xinbi incorporated in Colorado: Elliptic
14.5.2025
A Colorado-incorporated firm has been linked to a Chinese illicit marketplace that has served scammers in Southeast Asia and has been used to channel billions of dollars worth of crypto.The marketplace, called Xinbi Guarantee, has received $8.4 billion, primarily in Tether (USDT) stablecoin...
Illicit $8B crypto market Xinbi incorporated in Colorado: Elliptic
14.5.2025
A Colorado-incorporated firm has been linked to a Chinese illicit marketplace that has served scammers in Southeast Asia and has been used to channel billions of dollars worth of crypto.The marketplace, called Xinbi Guarantee, has received $8.4 billion, primarily in Tether (USDT) stablecoin...