Chainalysis
Chainalysis Exposes the Underbelly of Crypto Money Laundering
Traditional money launderers increasingly use on-chain money transmission. Chainalysis reports the large-scale money laundering infrastructure created by traditional money launderers. The majority of transactions in…
China’s Crypto Crackdown Failing? Billions in Illegal Transactions Exposed
Chinese authorities uncover billions in illicit crypto despite a nationwide ban. Underground banks and illegal exchanges flourish as China's crypto crackdown falters. About $86 billion…
Bitcoin Becomes the Most Preferred Cryptocurrency in the UAE
The United Arab Emirates secured the second rank in crypto investment gains in 2023 among the GCC nations. With a gain of $204 million, the…
Scammers Amassed $241 Million Via Pump-and-Dump Scheme, Says Analyst
Chainalysis reports that 54% of Ethereum tokens in 2023 resembled a pump-and-dump scheme. The report states that the scammers have amassed $241 million through market…
Critic: Chainalysis Backtracks Previous Claims of $450K Terrorism Funding
An X user alleged the existence of contradictions in Chainalysis’ assessment of the crypto terrorism financing narrative. Chainalysis' Head of Sanctions Strategy noted that crypto…
Chainalysis Cuts 15% of Workforce, Second Round of Layoffs in 2023
Chainalysis reduced its workforce by 15% due to bear market conditions. The firm maintains a commitment to building trust in the blockchain space. Meanwhile, Chainalysis…
CoinDesk’s Op-Ed Retractions Spotlight Alleged Ties With Tron and Chainalysis
CoinDesk retracts op-ed articles attacking Tron's CEO Justin Sun and Chainalysis’ head of investigations. Retraction linked to policy violation against pseudonymous content engaging in personal…
Chainalysis Spotlights How S.Korean New Act Combats Integrity Concerns
Chainalysis noted that South Korea's new rule bans insider and wash trading. The Act also mandates criteria for listing new tokens and segregation of assets.…
Data Platform Reveals North Korea’s Illicit Financial Activities
Chainalysis noted that OFAC sanctioned three Chinese individuals for DPRK cryptocurrency money laundering. Sim Hyon Sop was additionally charged by the Department of Justice (DOJ)…
Chainalysis Expert Predicts Dark Future for Crypto Taxes in 2022
Chainalysis’ Head of Global Tax says future crypto tax regime will be influenced by past events. Events leading to the final months of 2022 makes…
