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Crypto Money Laundering Dropped Almost 30% in 2023: Chainalysis
15.2.2024
Illicit cryptocurrency transactions fell roughly 30% in 2023, according to Chainalysis’ newly released 2024 Crypto Crime Report. This decrease signals a major shift in crypto money laundering trends. The report also stated that total funds sent between illicit addresses dropped by 14.9%...
Crypto Money Laundering Dropped 30% Last Year, Chainalysis Says
15.2.2024
Illicit addresses sent $22.2 billion in cryptocurrency to services in 2023, a decrease from $31.5 billion in 2022, and centralized exchanges remain the primary destination
Chainalysis, Fireblocks, Gauntlet Make Forbes' Fintech List
13.2.2024
The three crypto companies have together raised a total of $2 billion
Ransomware Payments Hit Record $1 Billion in 2023: Chainalysis
7.2.2024
Criminals made off with a staggering $1 billion in cryptocurrency ransomware payments in 2023, per the latest insights from Chainalysis’ 2024 “Crypto Crime Report.” The report highlights a surge in sophisticated attacks targeting high-profile institutions and critical...
Market Manipulation May Have Hit Majority of New Ethereum Tokens in 2023: Chainalysis
1.2.2024
A new study by the on-chain sleuth found possible pump and dump patterns for 54% of tokens listed in 2023
Abracadabra Money in Crisis as $6.5 Million Crypto Theft Sends Shockwaves Across DeFi Community
30.1.2024
Source: iStock / Xijian Popular Ethereum-based decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol Abracadabra Money fell victim to a platform attack on January 30. Announcing the incident on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, the DeFi protocol stated that it is aware of an exploit on its platform...
Chinese Investors Are Turning to Crypto Amidst a National Stock Market Slump
27.1.2024
Chinese investors are increasingly putting part of their portfolios in cryptocurrency due to the state of the national stock market. According to reports, investors are using exchanges like Binance or Okx, or Hong Kong local exchanges, to purchase crypto using payment methods like Alipay...
Ransomware and Darknet Markets Top List For Most Prominent Crypto Crimes
25.1.2024
A new report from blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that crypto related crimes decreased in 2023. While notable, findings also show that ransomware and darknet market activity involving cryptocurrency increased considerably. Eric Jardine, cybercrime research lead for Chainalysis, told...
North Korea Hackers’ Illicit Gains Dwindled in 2023 Despite More Attacks – Chainalysis
24.1.2024
Source: AdobeStock Blockchain analytics and security firm Chainalysis has reported a decrease in cryptocurrency theft in 2023. Sharing its insights in a blog post, the firm disclosed that the crypto market witnessed a collective loss of $1.7 billion. This marks a significant 54.3% reduction from...
Chainalysis Reveals Decline in Crypto Crime, Shift to Stablecoins in 2024 Crime Report
20.1.2024
Chainalysis’ latest report reveals a dual trend in the 2023 crypto crime landscape: a notable decrease in overall value of criminal transactions and a surprising shift from bitcoin to stablecoins as the preferred medium for illicit activities. 2024 Chainalysis Report Reveals a Decline...
Over $24 Billion in Cryptocurrency Received by Illicit Addresses in 2023, Down 40% from 2022: Chainalysis
18.1.2024
Crypto research firm Chainalysis revealed that at least $24.2 billion worth of cryptocurrency was sent to illicit wallet addresses in 2023, encompassing addresses associated with sanctions, terrorist financing, and scams. The figure is considered a conservative estimate, and Chainalysis expects...
Crypto Crime Amounted to Over $24B in 2023: Chainalysis
18.1.2024
The figure is nearly 40% less than that of 2022, however it is only provisional, Chainalysis stressed
Approval Phishing Scams See “Explosive Growth,” Nearly $375 Million Stolen This Year Alone
14.12.2023
Approval phishing scams are on the rise in the crypto space, with early $375 million stolen this year alone, according to new data from blockchain analytics firm, Chainalysis. Malicious activity by approval phishing scammers on the blockchain The new data comes from the organization’s...
Venture Capital Crypto Fund C1 Eyes Australia for Bargains: Report
11.12.2023
Source: Adobe / Sutthiphong Venture Capital crypto fund C1 Fund has been meeting a number of Australian businesses offering to buy private holdings from investors, reports the Australian Financial Review. C1 is a $500 million fund managed by investors based in Silicon Valley and the United Arab...
Crypto VC C1 With Coinbase Lineage Eyes Acquisition in Australia: Report
11.12.2023
Crypto venture capital firm C1, which is led by former Coinbase executives, has met with several cryptocurrency groups and Australian venture firms offering to buy private holdings from investors using its $500 million ($AUD 760 million) fund, according to the Australian Financial Review
KPMG and Chainalysis to combat fraudulent crypto transactions
23.11.2023
KMPG of Canada and Chainalysis have joined hands and, with the help of their collective experience, are preparing to fight the battle against cybercrime. As per the understanding between the two companies, KPMG will be connecting with the Chainalysis Solution Provider program. The association will...
KPMG and Chainalysis Partner to Enhance Crypto Fraud Detection and Compliance
23.11.2023
KPMG in Canada and Chainalysis have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening efforts against crypto asset fraud. This alliance, marking KPMG’s entry into the Chainalysis Solution Provider program, is focused on providing enhanced monitoring and risk management tools...
Chainalysis and KPMG Unveil Joint Initiative to Tackle Crypto Fraud In Canada
22.11.2023
Source: Pixabay Accounting firm KPMG’s Canadian unit is joining forces with blockchain data platform Chainalysis to assist companies in battling crypto fraud. As part of the collaboration, KPMG will join Chainalysis’ “Solution Provider” program. The program provides “rigorous monitoring, support...
KPMG Canada Teams Up With Chainalysis to Fight Crypto Frauds and Exploits
22.11.2023
The duo will help companies adhere to crypto regulations and advance anti-money laundering compliance programs
Tether Freezes $225 Million in USDT After DOJ Investigation, Calling It ‘Largest-Ever Freeze of USDT’
21.11.2023
Tether has announced the “largest-ever freeze of USDT in history.” In collaboration with crypto exchange Okx, Tether froze $225 million in USDT following an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The tokens were allegedly linked to an international human trafficking...